1) those who supported adoption of the constitution were called a) abolitionists. c) federalists. d) republicans. 2) which of these was a major philosophy expressed in the declaration of independence? a) support for states' rights and slavery b) a belief in the natural rights of citizens d) a belief in the benefits of a laissez-faire economy 3) the new jersey and virginia plans of the 1780s were each meant to a) draft a peace treaty with the british. b) draft a plan for independence from britain. d) settle issues regarding the power of states in the national government. 4) one of the major conflicts between northern and southern states in the writing of the new constitution centered on b) how best to choose the president. c) how to count slaves in the census. d) the western boundary of the united states. 5) which liberty is guaranteed by the first amendment? a) freedom of speech b) the right to vote d) protection from unreasonable search and seizure