which state would be hurt the most in terms of distribution of power if enslaved people were not counted towards population at least 60 percent be tween those island, maryland, pennsylvania, and new york?

The Three-fifths Compromise, established during the United States Constitutional Convention in 1787, had a significant impact on representation and power distribution among states.

Maryland: Maryland was a Southern state that heavily relied on enslaved labor. If enslaved people were not counted towards the population, Maryland would have lost representation in the House of Representatives. The Three-fifths Compromise allowed them to count three-fifths of their enslaved population, which bolstered their representation.

Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania, a Northern state, did not have as many enslaved people. Therefore, the Three-fifths Compromise did not significantly impact their representation. However, they still participated in the compromise to maintain unity among the states.

New York: New York was another Northern state with relatively fewer enslaved individuals. Like Pennsylvania, the impact of the Three-fifths Compromise on their representation was less pronounced.