Question

Why did Patrick Henry oppose the ratification of the U.S. Constitution?

A. He felt that the extensive powers given to the federal government imposed too greatly on individual rights.
B. He felt slighted because he did not receive an invitation to the Grand Convention.
C. He felt that the U.S. Constitution was just as weak as the Articles of Confederation.
D. He felt that the U.S. Constitution favored the poorest citizens and did not serve average Americans.

Answer 1

The answer is A ,because the actions of the national government under the Articles of Confederation made Henry fear a strong federal government and he declined appointment as a delegate to the 1787 Constitutional Convention. He actively opposed the ratification of the Constitution, a fight which has marred his historical image.