The new United States Constitution of 1787
A. employed Montesquieu's conception of the separation of powers.
B. was rejected by most Americans until it was finally passed on a third referendum.
C. was created by delegates who, like the nation's population, were mainly small farmers.
D. was soon abolished and replaced by the Articles of Confederation.
E. abolished slavery.
Answer: A
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
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