Question

in 1787 many of the delegates to the constitutional convention opposed ratification of the u.s. constitutic because of its failure to —
a include a bill of rights
b reduce states rights
c eliminate slavery
d establish a foreign - trade policy

Explanation:

The key issue in 1787 regarding the U.S. Constitution's ratification opposition was the lack of a Bill of Rights. Anti - Federalists opposed ratification mainly because the Constitution initially didn't have a bill of rights to protect individual liberties. Option B is incorrect as reducing states' rights was a goal for some Federalists, not a reason for opposition. Option C: the Constitution didn't eliminate slavery (in fact, it had compromises on slavery), but this wasn't the main reason for opposition to ratification. Option D: establishing a foreign - trade policy wasn't the primary reason for opposing ratification. So the correct answer is A.

Answer:

A. include a bill of rights