According to the text, what was the importance of the presence of George Washington and Benjamin Franklin at the Constitutional Convention?
a. Their prestige among their countrymen enhanced the convention’s credibility.
b. They gave some of the most influential speeches at the convention.
c. They were the responsible for drafting the final document.
d. They were chosen to present the document to the people for consideration.
e. They chose the delegates who attended the convention.
ANS: A
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