Question

By the 1850's the Constitution, originally framed as an instrument of national unity, had become a source of sectional discord and tension and ultimately contributed to the failure of the union it had created. Using the documents and your knowledge of the period 1850-1861assess the validity of this statement.

Answer 1

Answer: False

Explanation: The Constitution helped rebuild our new country and the first 13 colonies. And it gave the government more power which helped unify the country. The Constitution came after the Articles of Confederation, which, contributed to the failure of the union.