Constitutional Convention: Representation of the Enslaved
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Southeners’ opinion:
The abundance of those enslaved in the Southern states made it favorable for them to be counted towards representation for the states.
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Northerners’ opinion:
Absolutely opposed to counting the enslaved, who didn’t even have rights as citizens, towards representation for the states just for the Southern states’ sakes.
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Three-Fifths Compromise
Those enslaved are counted as 3/5 of a person when deciding seats in the House of Representatives
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Located in…
Article 1 of the original Constitution
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