MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE RATIFICATION OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE NEW US GOVERNMENT
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What was Franklin’s reply when asked what type of government the delegates had created?
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A monarchy
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A democracy
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A republic, if you can keep it
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This will never work
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Franklin Well Doctor what have we got a republic or a monarchy – A republic replied the Doctor if you can keep it.” Then McHenry added: “The Lady here alluded to was Mrs.
Detailed explanation-2: -“Our new Constitution is now established, everything seems to promise it will be durable; but, in this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes, ” Franklin said.
Detailed explanation-3: -When Benjamin Franklin was asked after a session of the Constitutional Convention, “"What kind of a government have you given us? “” he replied, “"A democracy, if you can keep it. “” Our republic is founded on the principle that it will continue only as long as the people keep democracy alive.
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