What specific types of hardships did an average american farmer not face as he built his homestead in the midwest? droughts
insect swarms
hostile indian attacks
limited building supplies

It may be written down (as in the united states) or it may be unwritten (as in great britain). this is the 1787 meeting at which the  constitution of the united states  was debated and agreed upon. this was a 1787 meeting called by congress to amend the articles of the confederation.

To show the audience that brutus is not trustworthy -apex