Blog Assignment

Consider what you learned today about the nation of Merrimac. The authors identified the following as the goals of the convention:

• Strengthen the Nation
• Preserve State Power
• Secure Individual Liberty
• Stabilize the economy

Imagine you were an American living under the Articles of Confederation. In your opinion, which of the following should have been the most important goal for the men who attended the Constitutional Convention in 1787? Write a statement of at least 84, but no more than 97 words. Thanks!

Homework Assignment:

Posts must be received NO LATER than 11:59 PM tonight 11/14/06.

Think about the four goals for Merrimac, which you read about today in class. They were:

• Strengthen the Nation
• Preserve the powers of the States
• Secure individual liberty
• Stabilize the economy

Imagine you were alive at the time of the Constitutional Convention (1787). Which of these do you think was most important for America at that time? Explain why in a brief statement of at least 84, but no more than 97 words.

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