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question 49
2 pts
the most controversial and difficult issue at the constitutional convention was
whether the new national government should be more or less powerful than the articles of confederation
government.
whether or not slavery should be abolished.
how to balance the conflicting interests of large and small states through representation in the legislature.
none of the above.
question 50
2 pts
lewis and clark followed which river for most of their journey?
missouri
mississippi
colorado
rio grande

Explanation:

Question 49

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: The power of the new government vs Articles was a concern, but not the most controversial/difficult.
• Option 2: Slavery abolition wasn't the central issue at the Constitutional Convention (compromises on slavery were made, but the main conflict was representation).
• Option 3: The Great Compromise (balancing large and small states' interests in legislature) was the most controversial and difficult issue, as it involved debates over proportional vs equal representation.
• Option 4: Incorrect as Option 3 is correct.

Lewis and Clark's expedition: They started by following the Missouri River for most of their westward journey. The Mississippi is more southern, Colorado is in the west but not their main path, and Rio Grande is in the southwest. So the Missouri River was the main river they followed.

Answer:

C. how to balance the conflicting interests of large and small states through representation in the legislature.

Question 50