Question

a. it led to a resolution calling for a constitutional convention. b. it led to a higher tariff on goodsc. it forced wealthy merchants to fund the nation’s militia. d. it led to trade wars between Spain and the United States. e. it showed the power of the merchant class.

Answer 1

The correct answer is letter A

On May 25, 1787, the delegates met at the Philadelphia and appointed Washington president of the Constitutional Convention. Washington's presence, a dear national hero, increased the legitimacy of convention, an important consideration because delegates decided to keep their discussions secret from that they could speak frankly as they drafted a new document to replace the Articles of Confederation.

Women, free blacks and men without property they were not allowed to attend the convention; the state of Rhode Island has chosen not to send delegates. Most delegates were lawyers, farmers or traders, with different philosophies and political agendas.