The controversy which delayed ratification of the articles of confederation involved

The disposition of Western Lands, is the right answer.

Explanation:

The delay of four-years in the ratification of Articles of Confederation was due to the perspective of the traditionalists of power given to the confederation and the persistence of Maryland and New Jersey that Congress be vested with the authority of western states. Initially, there began a debate in the state legislatures over the issue of ratification and limiting the power of the national government. Then those states began raising their voice which did not have a claim in the western land.

according to classical republican political theory, which democratic republics would function best?

a.   small republics, with people who had similar interests

b.   large republics, with people who had competing interests

c.   republics made up entirely of landowners

d.   republics made up entirely of servants

i think it is the third one.