Question

question 8
think about the article. why did rhode island finally sign the constitution in 1790?
a. because the value of the states currency dropped
b. because the constitution was the law of the land
c. because the constitution was ratified by new hampshire
d. because the states important cities threatened to secede

Explanation:

To determine why Rhode Island signed the Constitution in 1790, we analyze the options:

• Option A: A drop in currency value doesn't directly relate to signing the Constitution.
• Option B: The Constitution being the law of the land is a result of ratification, not a reason for Rhode Island to sign.
• Option C: New Hampshire's ratification doesn't force Rhode Island to sign.
• Option D: Rhode Island's important cities (like Providence) threatening to secede if it didn't sign the Constitution pressured the state to finally ratify it in 1790.

Answer:

D. Because the state's important cities threatened to secede