The main short-term crises that precipitated the first Constitutional Convention was the fact that war with Britain seemed inevitable, but the main points of the meeting revolved around how the new government should be set up.
I'd assume it was so he could prove that he was the leader.
To the north, the peninsula was protected, though not isolated, by the high mountains of the Alps. To the south, east, and west, the sea provided both protection and a means of rapid transportation. Much of the peninsula had rich soil and a mild climate, and was able to support a large population.
I hope that helps.
I believe this is a true or false question... So im going to say True.
Puerto Rico is a living example of this statement.