State ratification convention delegates from South Carolina had all of the following serious concerns about the Constitution EXCEPT

A) states being able to retain powers not expressly relinquished by the provisions of the Constitution.
B) the political and economic interests of the northern states were being protected to the detriment of southern states.
C) future possible limitations being placed on the institution of slavery.
D) the Constitution made it too difficult raise a sufficient army to protect the country from Indians and external threats from nations such as Britain and France.


Answer: D

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