Question

Read this question:

"If representation in Congress is to be determined by the number of people who live in each state, should slaves be counted?"

At the Constitutional Convention, how would someone from a Southern state most likely respond?

Yes, they live in our state, and they should be counted.
Yes, they are equal to white people and should be counted.
No, slaves were not born in the states and should not be counted.
No, slaves are not equal to white people and should not be counted.

Answer 1

Am i right with A?

Answer 2

I don't think it's because they live in the state(although they do)

I think it would be B

they're equal to white people and should be counted as the i guess 'voters' wanted everyone to count for MORE representives in congress

Answer 3

correct me if im wrong

Answer 4

C and D are wrong although slaves weren't as respected, it asked how a southern state would respond, so i would still say B

Answer 5

i was also thinking d but i rlly dont think so

Answer 6

Actually Kat, I believe B would be incorrect here since the states counted slaves as 3/5 of a parson... and that technically doesn't make them equal to a white person

Answer 7

Which one do you think it might be? SO then it would be A if not B as the fact where i said "'voters' wanted everyone to count for MORE representives in congress" is still correct as i know it

Answer 8

The only possible answer here would be A. And I agree, the south wanted the slaves to be counted so C and D are quickly eliminated.

Answer 9

A makes the most sense here

Answer 10

Understandable

Answer 11

thank you

Answer 12

yes

Answer 13

its answer B i believe