Why did the delegates at the Convention decide to write a new governing document?
A: The Revolutionary War was over
B: The Articles of Confederation were about to expire.
C: They wanted to increase the power of the states.
D: They believed that a stronger central government was necessary.

2points which excerpt from thomas paine's common sense best represents an attempt to appeal to ethos to persuade the reader? a. the infant state of the colonies, as it is called, so far from being against, is an argument in favor of independence. b. to talk of friendship with those in whom our reason forbids us to have faith is madness and folly. o c. oye that love mankind! ye that dare oppose, not only the tyranny, but the tyrant, stand forth! o d. i am not induced by motives of pride, party, or resentment to espouse the doctrine of separation and independence..