Which states would gain the most representation in Congress from the Three-Fifths Compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention?

A.

states with no slaves

B.

states with heavily indebted farmers

C.

states with a large number of slaves

D.

states with wealthy merchants

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Jake Jackson

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24 January, 23:43

Which states would gain the most representation in Congress from the Three-Fifths Compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention?

A.

states with no slaves

B.

states with heavily indebted farmers

C.

states with a large number of slaves

D.

states with wealthy merchants

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Ryleigh Wilkins · Answer 1

Following states would gain the most representation in Congress from the Three-Fifths Compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention:

(C) states with a large number of slaves.

Which states would gain the most representation in Congress from the Three-Fifths Compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention?A.states with no slavesB.states with heavily indebted farmersC.states with a large number of slavesD.states with wealthy merchants

Which states would gain the most representation in Congress from the Three-Fifths Compromise reached at the Constitutional Convention?

A.

states with no slaves

B.

states with heavily indebted farmers

C.

states with a large number of slaves

D.

states with wealthy merchants