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.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option 1: Southern economy relied on slavery - controlled agriculture. They feared Congress's commerce power (e.g., regulating trade, possibly banning slave trade or imposing tariffs that hurt their economy) could lead to ending slavery. This aligns with historical context.
• Option 2: Northerners generally opposed slavery's expansion, so fearing its expansion due to commerce power is incorrect.
• Option 3: Northerners wanted to limit/end slavery, so fearing commerce power would end it is illogical.
• Option 4: Southerners had slavery, and the North was largely non - slave. Fearing slavery in the North due to commerce power is not accurate.

Answer:

A. Southerners feared it would lead to the end of slavery