Select the correct answer. Which issue was at the heart of one of the compromises made between northern and southern states during the Constitutional Convention of 1?
A. western land claims
B. counting slaves in the population
C. allowing new states into the union
D. regulation of interstate commerce

The heart of one of the compromises made during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 was the issue of counting slaves in the population. The Three-Fifths Compromise was established to address this, allowing southern states to count a portion of their slave population for representation. This compromise played a key role in balancing interests between northern and southern states in the early United States. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-03

The issue at the heart of one of the compromises during the Constitutional Convention was counting slaves in the population. The delegates established the Three-Fifths Compromise, allowing southern states to count a portion of their slave population for representation. This compromise was crucial in balancing interests between northern and southern states.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-04