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Why did many founders not want Philadelphia to become the permanent United States capital?

a. They felt its location was too far south.

b. They worried that the government might be overly influenced by popular or commercial interests in such a large city.

c. They preferred to select a city with a more primary role in international trade.

d. The city had very few educational or media institutions.

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b. They worried that the government might be overly influenced by popular or commercial interests in such a large city.
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