Read this excerpt from America’s Constitution: A Biography. Virtually no arch-loyalist went on to become a particularly noteworthy political leader in independent America. By contrast, many who would vigorously oppose the Constitution in 1787–88 . . . moved on to illustrious post-ratification careers.

What does this excerpt most clearly suggest about political life in early America?

A. With the passage of time, America's early political leaders became more tolerant of opposing views.

B. Significant as the Constitution may have seemed, it did not actually change all that much in the country.

C. Momentous as the ratification of the Constitution was, it was not as deeply divisive an event as the Revolution had been.

D. After the ratification of the Constitution, politicians cynically adopted any position they pleased as long as it led to their success.