In what way did Southern states try to gain more power during the Constitutional Convention?

They wanted export taxes on northern goods to increase the balance of trade.

They tried to have slaves counted in their population to gain more votes in Congress.

They argued that the Southern states needed more economic support than Northern states.

They argued that their economic power should give them more representation in Congress.

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In what way did Southern states try to gain more power during the Constitutional Convention?

They wanted export taxes on northern goods to increase the balance of trade.

They tried to have slaves counted in their population to gain more votes in Congress.

They argued that the Southern states needed more economic support than Northern states.

They argued that their economic power should give them more representation in Congress.

anonymous · Answer

Im not 100% sure, but I believe the most logical answer would be B, because I know that the population was a big thing at the time

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