Motives of the delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia included all of the following except to
A) preserve the union.
B) forestall anarchy.
C) ensure the security of life and property.
D) curb unrestrained democracy.
E) foster the popular democracy and uprisings occurring in the various states.

Question

Motives of the delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia included all of the following except to  
A) preserve the union.
B) forestall anarchy.
C) ensure the security of life and property.
D) curb unrestrained democracy.
E) foster the popular democracy and uprisings occurring in the various states.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia did not have the motive of fostering the popular democracy and uprisings occurring in the various states. Instead, their main motive was to address the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and create a stronger central government that could preserve the union, forestall anarchy, ensure the security of life and property, and curb unrestrained democracy.

Motives of the Delegates to the 1787 Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia