USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION THE GREAT COMPROMISE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many slaves were counted for representation and taxation?
A
Every slave was counted.
B
Out of 4 slaves, only 3 were counted.
C
Out of 100 slaves, only 3 were counted.
D
Out of 5 slaves, only 3 were counted.
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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