I believe the answer would be opportunity cost. the opportunity cost is the cost to create an item which can result an increase in the price to ensure they make profit
I believe New England farmers.
A government strategy in dealing with other nations.
In September of 1787, it was sent to the states for ratification. Nine of the 13 states would have to ratify it for the Constitution to become effective for those ratifying states. The future was not certain at all—a debate began among the states over ratification.