Answer:
You are an opponent of slavery from the North and have been chosen to take part in the Constitutional Convention. Your friend and fellow-delegate from South Carolina insists that enslaved people, though legally considered property, should be counted as people for purposes of representation in the new government. Write a 2-3 paragraph speech to deliver to the Convention outlining what you believe to be the hypocrisy of the southern delegates. Keep in mind that you may fear the power of the slave-holding South, but also that if you push too hard southern delegates may leave the Convention which would place the union of states in danger. For example, you could address your feelings on slavery's morality, including how you feel about counting enslaved persons for representation. Hint: How will this affect the power of slave states in the new federal government?
