According to Historian Charles Beard, the Framers of the Constitution

question 133

Multiple Choice

According to historian Charles Beard, the framers of the Constitution were motivated primarily by

• A)revenge.
• B)moral principles.
• C)the quest for justice.
• D)personal enrichment.
• E)religious fervor.

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Property

Legal rights over the possession, use, and disposal of assets, including real estate, personal possessions, and intellectual property.

Theft

The action or crime of stealing property without the owner's consent.

Corn

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Rent

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