When Alexander Hamilton spoke for the first time at the Constitutional Convention, he told the delegates that he
a. wished both plans could be adopted, as they were both commendable.
b. believed neither plan was sufficient to correct the problems of the Articles of Confederation.
c. preferred the Virginia Plan.
d. preferred the New Jersey Plan.
e. preferred to keep the Articles of Confederation.
ANS: B
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