Why were the proceedings of the Constitutional Convention kept secret?
a. to make it difficult for delegates to change their minds after debate and discussion
b. to encourage delegates to speak freely
c. so that opponents of the convention wouldn't have easy arguments against decisions made at the convention
d. so that foreign leaders wouldn't sabotage the convention
Answer: b
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