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.***
I agree Labbayk because i had this same question on the test and i put that answer and i got it correct.
Yes, they are equal to white people and should be counted. I did some research and found this.
C? That is the one that makes most sense to me after d.
At the Constitutional Convention, someone from a Southern state would most likely respond with the statement "No, slaves are not equal to white people and should not be counted." This response reflects the perspective often held by Southern states during that time, as they wanted to protect their interests and maximize their representation in Congress. By opposing the inclusion of slaves in the population count, they aimed to inflate their population numbers for the purposes of determining representation in Congress while maintaining the institution of slavery.
No. The voters wanted everyone counted so they would have more representatives in Congress.
Look up the 3/5 compromise.