Instruction Active
Hamilton on the Constitution
Look
Ahead
The compacts which are to embrace thirteen distinct
States in a common bond of amity [friendship) and
union, must as necessarily be a compromise of as many
dissimilar interests and inclinations.
- Alexander Hamilton
Federalist, No. 85
What is the central point that Hamilton is making?
The thirteen states were too unwilling reach an
agreement
Compromise was a necessary part of uniting
thirteen different states.
The thirteen states are only united because of their
feelings of friendship.
O Too many compromises were required during the
Constitutional Convention.
Activity

Which statements describe sustainable development? multiple answer choice -fishing does not remove more fish from water systems than can be replaced by the number of fish that will be born to replace them. -sustainable development is development that is designed to improve the economic conditions in less-developed countries. -sustainable development is mainly a regional issue. -sustainable development means water is used at a rate that won't reduce the amount available for future use. - sustainable development policies only need to be concerned with environmental protection. - trees cannot be cut down faster than the number that will be replaced by new growth.