Multiple Choice
Why did the delegates at the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention vow to secrecy during the proceedings?
A) to keep their competition (Antifederalists) in the dark
B) so that James Madison could wield limitless power
C) to avoid the spread of rumors
D) to avoid a civil war between the North and the South
E) so that there would be a balance of power between state and federal governments
Correct Answer:
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