At the Constitutional Convention, the delegates from Virginia
A. spoke openly about the need for protection against Congress' potential use of taxation to abolish slavery.
B. defended both the practice of slave holding and the international slave trade.
C. took the occasion to denounce slavery outright.
D. joined New Englanders in criticizing the international slave trade.
Answer: D
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