The two major compromises that led to a successful conclusion of the Constitutional Convention of 1789 were developed, in part, to restore an alliance of southern planters and northern merchants after rifts developed over sectional interests, including slavery.

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The passage states that the two major compromises were developed "in part, to restore an alliance of southern planters and northern merchants after rifts developed over sectional interests, including slavery."

The Two Major Compromises That Led to a Successful Conclusion