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Which issue was at the heart of one of the compromises made between northern and southern states during the Constitutional Convention of 1787? western land claims counting slaves in the population allowing new states into the union regulation of interstate commerce NextReset

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The issue of counting slaves in the population which determined representation in Congress was a major issue at the heart of the 3/5 Compromise which was one of the major compromises between the northern and southern states during the Constitutional Convention of 1787.

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