Question

Which is one reason southern states were generally opposed to the ratification of the constitution?

Answer 1

they disagreed with the Three-Fifths Compromise.planation:

Answer 2

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The one reason why Southern states were generally opposed to the ratification of the Constitution was because they wanted to retain power. Most of these Southern states are Anti-federalists and support the Confederation.