Question

What advantage did the opposition group appeal to in their argument against the proposed Constitution?

A) Emphasizing the strengths of the British government
B) Highlighting the benefits of a well-organized government
C) Appealing to popular distrust of government based on colonial experience
D) Arguing for the preservation of states' rights

Answer 1

The opposition group appealed to the advantage of arguing for the preservation of states' rights in their argument against the proposed Constitution.

Step-by-step explanation:

The opposition group appealed to the advantage of arguing for the preservation of states' rights in their argument against the proposed Constitution. They believed that the Constitution would consolidate power in a national government and take away the states' ability to make their own decisions. They feared that a centralized government would be controlled by wealthy aristocrats and that the rights of ordinary citizens would be undermined.