BEST presents the order of events

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1. First meeting of Congress: Once the Constitution was ratified, the new government convened. The first meeting of Congress took place in 1789.
2. Approval of Bill of Rights: The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, were proposed and ratified in 1791.

Therefore, the answer is C.

Sample Solution

The correct order of events is:

1. Constitutional Convention: This meeting took place in Philadelphia in 1787 where delegates from the states drafted the U.S. Constitution.
2. Ratification of Constitution: After the convention, the states needed to ratify (approve) the Constitution. This process took place from 1787 to 1788.
3. First meeting of Congress: Once the Constitution was ratified, the new government convened. The first meeting of Congress took place in 1789.
4. Approval of Bill of Rights: The Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments to the Constitution, were proposed and ratified in 1791.