why was the census conducted in 1790?
a. It was mandated by federal law.
b.Slaves threatened an uprising if they were not counted.
c.Maine and Vermont were petitioning for statehood.
d. Federal marshals often complained that they seldom had much to do.
e.The census took place to appease Native Americans who had been relocated from their lands.

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why was the census conducted in 1790?
 	a. It was mandated by federal law.
	b.Slaves threatened an uprising if they were not counted.
	c.Maine and Vermont were petitioning for statehood.
	d. Federal marshals often complained that they seldom had much to do.
	e.The census took place to appease Native Americans who had been relocated from their lands.

anonymous · Answer

I think C.

hugsnotughs · Answer

The federal census has been taken every 10 years since 1790 to enumerate the population. The results determine how many US Representatives each state gets in the US House of Representatives.

hugsnotughs · Answer

That's all I know so I would go with @jlongSwag27 's answer.