What phrase have some scholars devised to replace the term “melting pot” theory? a. half-empty–half-full theory b. nativism theory c. fruit salad theory d. coffee and tea theory e. salad bowl theory

i strongly believe it is the E. salad bowl theory because the melting pot theory is the blending together different elements to make a new compound

i believe the answer to your question is b. pay your bills early

it was certainly a debatable decision, mainly because it was based primarily on political - and not on legal or social - views. since the congress at that time was led by members of the republican party, and the territory that the tribes wanted to turn into an exclusively indian state was predominantly democratic, the proposal (as expressed in the constitution) did not succeed, but the constitution itself proved to be of crucial importance in the creation of the state of oklahoma, and, most importantly, it guaranteed the involvement of representatives of the indian tribes in the government of the future joint state.  

as a member of congress, i would have voted to ratify the constitution, or at least to have it tabled. ignoring it was an interested and partial decision.