Three-fifths of the slaves were counted for purposes of
A. electing state legislatures.
B. apportioning delegates to presidential conventions.
C. allotting seats in the House of Representatives.
D. assigning delegates to state conventions.
E. allotting seats in the Senate.
Answer: C
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