The Philadelphia Convention Deviated from Its Stated Task When It

question 51

Multiple Choice

 The Philadelphia Convention deviated from its stated task when it  

• A) chose George Washington to be its presiding officer. 
• B) attempted to amend the Articles of Confederation. 
• C) enacted the Three-Fifths Compromise. 
• D) began debating the New Jersey Plan. 
• E) began debating the Virginia Plan.

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