Matilda Casey

History

25 February, 09:34

1.) Select two sentences which demonstrate that it was difficult to get states to ratify the Constitution. *

a. "The list included the right to speak freely, to worship freely, to have fair searches, and to have a trial by jury."

b. "Respected people, or delegates, from all the colonies except for Rhode Island met in Philadelphia in 1787 to create a new constitution."

c. "It soon became clear that some states-especially big states such as Massachusetts, New York, and Virginia-were not ready to adopt the Constitution."

d. "After more than two years of discussions, James Madison proposed amendments, or additions, to the Constitution that would protect a citizen's rights."

e. "Because of their experiences with the British government, the colonists had limited the power of the United States central government under the Articles."