The main reason why large plantations developed in the South during the colonial period was that<u> the climate in the South provided longer growing seasons. </u>(OPTION NUMBER 4)
The Articles of Confederation established its authority by <u>providing a system for the formation of new states.</u> (OPTION NUMBER 1)
A fundamental principle of a republican form of government is that <u>legislation must be passed by the elected representatives of the people.</u> (OPTION NUMBER 2)
The major argument the Antifederalists used to oppose the ratification of the constitution was the fact that <u>the proposed one did not contain the bill of rights</u>. (OPTION NUMBER 3)
Explorers learned more about areas such as Africa and the Americas and brought that knowledge back to Europe. Massive wealth accrued to European colonizers due to trade in goods, spices, and precious metals.