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In what way did Southern states try to gain more power during the Constitutional Convention? (5 points) a They wanted export taxes on northern goods to increase the balance of trade. b They tried to have slaves counted in their population to gain more votes in Congress. c They argued that the Southern states needed more economic support than Northern states. d They argued that their economic power should give them more representation in Congress.

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b) they tried to have slaves counted in their poputation to gain more votes in Congress

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