The Constitutional Convention was called to
a. write a completely new constitution
b. revive the spirit of Revolutionary unity
c. weaken the power of the central government
d. revise the Articles of Confederation
e. create three separate but equal branches of government
Ans: d. revise the Articles of Confederation
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A) conservation. B) Progressivism. C) trust busting. D) low tariff rates.
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A) European colonialism. B) American expansionism. C) the Progressive vision of democracy. D) technological advancement. E) the Christianization of Indians.
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a. An agricultural boom, population growth, and weakness in Europe combined to make the United States the wealthiest nation on earth. b. Mass production, increased per capita income, and the expansion of installment credit combined to produce enormous growth in consumer spending. c. High unemployment and inflation undermined the real impact of economic growth. d. High taxes and anti-business government policies slowed America’s economic growth.
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