MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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Question
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How were slaves counted as part of the population when deciding the number of representatives for a state?
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All slaves were counted.
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Three-fifths of the number of slaves was added to the population.
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Slaves were not counted at all.
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Slaves were allowed to vote and be elected to represent each state.
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Three-Fifths Compromise was reached among state delegates during the 1787 Constitutional Convention. It determined that three out of every five slaves was counted when determining a state’s total population for legislative representation and taxation.
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