Which of the following is true regarding the convention that met in Philadelphia in 1787?
A) The delegates were relatively young.
B) The delegates generally were men of wealth and influence.
C) The sessions were held in secret.
D) All of the above.
E) The delegates were relatively unknown in their states.
D
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What will be an ideal response?
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