Which did Georgia support for the U.S. Constitution? Select the TWO that apply.
(2 points)
Responses
creating a strong central government
creating a strong central government
creating a weaker central government and giving states most of the power
creating a weaker central government and giving states most of the power
leaving the Articles of Confederation as is and making no changes to government
leaving the Articles of Confederation as is and making no changes to government
replacing the Articles of Confederation altogether
creating a strong central government
replacing the Articles of Confederation altogether
The two options that apply are:
1) creating a strong central government
2) replacing the Articles of Confederation altogether
To determine which options Georgia supported for the U.S. Constitution, we need to examine the historical context. The U.S. Constitution was drafted during the Constitutional Convention in 1787, as a replacement for the Articles of Confederation.
Georgia, like the other states, had varying opinions on the matter. However, we can eliminate the option "leaving the Articles of Confederation as is and making no changes to government" because the purpose of the Constitutional Convention was to address the flaws of the Articles of Confederation.
Now, let's evaluate the remaining options:
1. "Creating a strong central government" was a position held by the Federalists, who supported a robust central authority to address issues such as national defense, commerce, and taxation. This option aligns with the beliefs of Georgia's delegates like William Few Jr. and Abraham Baldwin, who favored a stronger central government. So, it is a plausible choice.
2. "Creating a weaker central government and giving states most of the power" reflects the position held by the Anti-Federalists, who were concerned about concentrated power in the central government and advocated for stronger state sovereignty.
However, this option is listed twice, and it seems like a duplication error. So, we should consider it as a single option, not two separate ones.
Considering the available options, Georgia supported:
- Creating a strong central government
- Creating a weaker central government and giving states most of the power
Therefore, the correct answer is the first and second options.
Please note that the answer provided is based on historical analysis and may differ based on different interpretations of the sources.