Question

1. what is the meaning of the word \blueprint\ as used by the author in paragraph 1?

a. a photographic print showing how something is made
b. a detailed plan of how to achieve something
c. a pattern or design used by engineers
d. an illustration using primarily blue ink

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of "blueprint" in the context, we analyze the sentence: "delegates from the 13 states convened in Philadelphia and drafted a remarkable blueprint for self - government — the Constitution of the United States". A blueprint here refers to a detailed plan (for self - government, i.e., the Constitution). Option A is about a photographic print, which doesn't fit. Option C is about a pattern for engineers, not relevant. Option D is about an illustration with blue ink, also not relevant. So the correct option is B as it matches the idea of a detailed plan to achieve self - government (via the Constitution).

Answer:

B. a detailed plan of how to achieve something