Which of the following is true of the First Congress?
A. It quickly approved a tariff, thereby providing revenue to the new government.
B. It decided that the sale of public land was the best means by which to raise revenue for the government.
C. A majority of its members advocated state sovereignty rather than a strong national government.
D. None of the members of the Constitutional Convention were included in its membership.
Answer: A
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