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What was the main issue debated at the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention of 1787? Options: The inclusion of Southern states in the Union, The morality of slavery, The design of the national government, All of the above.

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All of the above.

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Fill in the blank: According to Mr. Rutledge, the true question at the Philadelphia Constitutional Convention was whether the Southern states shall or shall not be a part of the ______.

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Union

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What was the main concern of the men at the Constitutional Convention according to Historian Interpretation #1? A) Abolishing slavery, B) Ensuring a united and prosperous society, C) Promoting freedom and equality, D) Establishing a new government.

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Ensuring a united and prosperous society.

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According to Historian Interpretation #2, Jefferson's view on blacks' intellectual abilities was a barrier to what? A) Abolition of slavery, B) Economic growth, C) Political stability, D) Social harmony

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Abolition of slavery

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According to Mr. Rutledge, was slavery a problem?

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No

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Fill in the blank: According to Benjamin Franklin, if slavery was a problem, what was more important than ending slavery?

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National unity