At the constitutional convention, what was the reason for the conflict between states with large populations and states with small populations?

a. representation of congress

b. slavery

c. taxation

d. power of the states

the correct answer option is: weapons.

explanation:

tensions rose as the two opposing superpowers competed for 'weapons'.

referring to the cold war (1945-1991), the two superpowers, usa and ussr, experienced a phase of struggle and conflict with each other. these two superpowers considered each other as a threat to their survival and thus opted for policies to strengthen their positions.

the two superpowers never went to war with each other directly but competed for weapons to preserve their positions.

a. poison gas was sprayed over battlefields by airplanes to weaken enemy positions before major attacks.