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When the United States Constitution was written, which compromise was reached by the authors to gain the support of the states with small populations?

A. Congress would consist of both a House of Representatives and a Senate.
B. Five enslaved persons would be counted as three free persons for the purpose of taxation
C. The President would be selected by the direct vote of the people.
D. Exported goods could not be taxed, but imported goods could be taxed.

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The correct answer is A. Congress would consist of both a House of Representatives and a Senate.

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