The compacts which are to embrace thirteen distinct States in a common bond of amity [friendship] and union, must as necessarily be a compromise of as many dissimilar interests and inclinations. – Alexander Hamilton Federalist, No. 85 What is the central point that Hamilton is making? The 13 states were too unwilling to reach an agreement. Compromise was a necessary part of uniting 13 different states. The 13 states are only united because of their feelings of friendship. Too many compromises were required during the Constitutional Convention.

Apopulation of deer mice was introduced into a desert ecosystem. being dark-colored, the deer mice stood out in the sand and were easy prey for predators. over a few years, the color of the mice changed from dark brown to light brown. what role does natural selection play in this example? a. the change of color camouflaged them, which them hunt better. b. the change of color enabled them to regulate their body temperature. c. the change of color allowed them to hide better from predators. d. the change of color made their bodies tolerant to the harsh desert sand. e. the change of color allowed them to deflect the excessive heat.