Question
Why did Southern and Northern delegates disagree over whether the new Congress should have the commerce power?
Southerners feared it would lead to the end of slavery.
Northerners feared it would lead to the expansion of slavery.
Northerners feared it would lead to the end of slavery.
Southerners feared it would lead to slavery in the North.
Southerners feared it would lead to the end of slavery.
Northerners feared it would lead to the expansion of slavery.
Northerners feared it would lead to the end of slavery.
Southerners feared it would lead to slavery in the North.
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The correct answer is: **Southerners feared it would lead to the end of slavery.**
Southern delegates were concerned that granting Congress the power to regulate commerce could lead to restrictions on the slave trade and ultimately threaten the existence of slavery in the South. In contrast, many Northerners supported the idea of commerce power because they believed it would help regulate trade and economic activity more effectively.
Southern delegates were concerned that granting Congress the power to regulate commerce could lead to restrictions on the slave trade and ultimately threaten the existence of slavery in the South. In contrast, many Northerners supported the idea of commerce power because they believed it would help regulate trade and economic activity more effectively.