On May 25, 1787, delegates convened in Philadelphia and nominated [George] Washington as chair of the constitutional convention. The presence of Washington, a beloved national hero, enhanced the convention’s legitimacy, a key consideration because the delegates decided to keep their discussions secret. . . .

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Dispute and compromise characterized the constitutional process, which lasted nearly four months.

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In the discussions, large states favored legislative representation based upon population size while smaller states advocated assigning each state an equal number of delegates.

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Roger Sherman offered a compromise under which each state would have one vote in a Senate, while population would determine the number of representatives in a House of Representatives. Many credit that proposal with saving the U.S. Constitution.

Which conclusion is based on the excerpt?


A.Washington’s participation encouraged public confidence in the proceedings.

A.

Washington’s participation encouraged public confidence in the proceedings.


B.The U.S. Constitution was written by the full body of convention delegates.

B.

The U.S. Constitution was written by the full body of convention delegates.


C.Sherman’s presence ensured that genuine compromise would be accepted.

C.

Sherman’s presence ensured that genuine compromise would be accepted.


D.The Constitutional Convention was held in a secret location.

D.

The Constitutional Convention was held in a secret location.