Question

Which statement about the delegates at the Constitutional Convention is accurate?

The delegates all came to the convention from the same region.
The delegates agreed on the same constitutional principles.
The delegates agreed on what governmental changes were necessary.
The delegates considered each one of their states to have independent interests.

Answer 1

Correct answer: "The delegates considered each one of their states to have independent interests."

Explanation: Delegates represented their individual states and often prioritized state concerns (e.g., the conflict between large- and small-state plans such as the Virginia and New Jersey Plans). They came from different regions and disagreed on many principles and needed compromises, so the other statements are inaccurate.