At the Philadelphia convention, James Madison's major innovation was to argue that
A. a national legislature was more likely to conspire against the rights of minorities.
B. slavery was immoral and must be brought to an immediate end.
C. strong governments were prone to oppressing local communities.
D. a republican government could thrive in a diverse society.
Answer: D
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A) Lower South B) Chesapeake C) Middle States D) New England
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A) Women played only a small role in the revolution, and they received few additional rights as a result of it. B) Women played a crucial role in the revolution, and they received numerous additional rights as a result of it. C) Women played only a small role in the revolution, but they still received additional rights as a result of it. D) Women played a crucial role in the revolution but did not receive many additional rights as a result of it.
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a. generally exhibited greater respect for Indian culture than the English did. b. intermarried more readily with Indians than the English did. c. explored the interior of the continent in advance of the English. d. all these choices. e. none of these choices.