limited ability to respond convinced many people that the nation needed a stronger national government. the following year, every state except rhode island sent delegates to a historic meeting called the constitutional convention. their goal was to replace the articles of confederation with a new constitution.

the 55 delegates to the convention became known as the framers. james madison was one of the leading delegates, contributing many ideas and keeping detailed records. read an excerpt from a letter written by madison at the start of the convention. then answer the question below.

james madison
our affairs are considered on all hands as at a most serious crisis. no hope is entertained from the existing government structure. and the eyes and hopes of all are turned towards this new assembly. the result therefore whatever it may be must have a material influence on our destiny.
material: significant

based on madisons description, which statements about the delegates are true? select all that apply.
they felt the government was fundamentally stable and only needed minor modifications.
they felt a heavy responsibility to address the crisis facing the nations failing government.
they felt that the outcome of the convention would not be important to the public.
they felt the changes needed would be substantial and long-lasting.

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limited ability to respond convinced many people that the nation needed a stronger national government. the following year, every state except rhode island sent delegates to a historic meeting called the constitutional convention. their goal was to replace the articles of confederation with a new constitution.

the 55 delegates to the convention became known as the framers. james madison was one of the leading delegates, contributing many ideas and keeping detailed records. read an excerpt from a letter written by madison at the start of the convention. then answer the question below.

james madison
our affairs are considered on all hands as at a most serious crisis. no hope is entertained from the existing government structure. and the eyes and hopes of all are turned towards this new assembly. the result therefore whatever it may be must have a material influence on our destiny.
material: significant

based on madisons description, which statements about the delegates are true? select all that apply.
they felt the government was fundamentally stable and only needed minor modifications.
they felt a heavy responsibility to address the crisis facing the nations failing government.
they felt that the outcome of the convention would not be important to the public.
they felt the changes needed would be substantial and long-lasting.

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# Brief Explanations:
1.  The first statement is false: Madison says "No hope is entertained from the existing [government structure]", so they did not think it was stable or only needed minor changes.
2.  The second statement is true: Madison notes the nation is in a "most serious crisis" and all hopes are on the convention, so delegates felt responsible to fix the failing government.
3.  The third statement is false: Madison states "the eyes and hopes of all are turned towards this new assembly", meaning the public cared deeply about the outcome.
4.  The fourth statement is true: Madison writes the convention's result will have a "material (significant) influence on our destiny", so they knew changes would be substantial and long-lasting.

# Answer:
- They felt a heavy responsibility to address the crisis facing the nation's failing government.
- They felt the changes needed would be substantial and long-lasting.

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