Question

question 8
the reader can tell from the article that

a. in 1787, american leaders considered giving the federal government unlimited power.
b. in 1787, writers of the constitution believed that it would help to create a better nation.
c. in 1787, american leaders considered holding off on writing a new constitution for a few years.
d. in 1787, the writers of the constitution feared that the document would not stand the test of time.

Explanation:

The writers of the US Constitution in 1787 aimed to establish a more perfect union, believing the Constitution would help create a better - functioning nation. Option A is incorrect as they did not want to give the federal government unlimited power. Option C is not in line with historical facts as they were actively working on the new Constitution. Option D has no basis in historical records regarding the framers' fears about the Constitution not standing the test of time during its creation in 1787.

Answer:

B. In 1787, writers of the Constitution believed that it would help to create a better nation.