B is correct . (The adoption of the constitution with only 9 of the 13 states agreeing to it.)
By far the most financially profitable West Indian colonies in 1800 belonged to Britain. The handful of British individuals who became planters made small fortunes. This advantage was reinforced when France lost its most important colony, Saint Dominigue (now Haiti), to a slave revolt in 1791.
All of these are factors in the growth of the presidency
The president increase visibility due to the development of the mass media.
The new deal and other programs her expanded federal responsibility.
Americans increase prominence in international affairs.