Explain what inspired the Constitutional Convention in 1787
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Detail the problems under the Articles of Confederation, including the inability of the national government to levy taxes or to fund Revolutionary War debt, monetary problems, and problems with interstate commerce.
2. Discuss the role of Shays's Rebellion.
3. Recognize that the original purpose of the Convention was to strengthen the Articles of Confederation.
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A. influence B. importance C. development D. threats E. capabilities
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A) allowing illegal immigrants to earn citizenship B) helping stabilize home countries economically C) increasing the security of the U.S. D) helping destabilize home countries economically