Question

What is the three-fifths compromise

Answer 1

Answer:

The Three-Fifths Compromise was a compromise that decided that when counting a state's population, a slave would count as 3/5 person.

Explanation:

The compromise was between Southern and Northern states.

Answer 2

Answer:

Counting slaves as part of the population.

Explanation:

In the South, they had to count the slaves they had so that the state could take a census and determine how many representatives the South got. The 3/5 Compromise would help them get a 1/3 more seats in Congress.

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