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What was the significance of the U.S. Census of 1790?
Group of answer choices

It marked the first attempt to count the nation's population.

It was the first time enslaved people were counted.

It led to the establishment of the first public school system.

It provided information about land ownership.

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It marked the first attempt to count the nation's population.

Explanation: The 1790 census was the first constitutional, nationwide count of people in the United States (used for congressional apportionment). While enslaved people were also enumerated under the era's rules (the 3/5 Compromise), the primary significance was that it was the first national population count.