Three out of every five slaves was counted towards the population of a state under the agreement between the north and the south called the ____________________________________.
The Constitution, the 3/5th Compromise, & the Slave Trade Clause

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
3/5th Compromise
Great Compromise
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What was the primary purpose of the 3/5 Compromise during the Constitutional Convention?
To determine the taxation rate for Southern states
To decide how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation
To abolish slavery in the Northern states
To establish a national bank
Answer explanation
The 3/5 Compromise was primarily established to determine how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation purposes, allowing Southern states to count three-fifths of their slave population.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
How did the 3/5 Compromise affect representation in Congress?
It gave Southern states more representation than Northern states
It reduced the representation of Southern states
It had no effect on representation
It equalized representation between large and small states
Answer explanation
The 3/5 Compromise counted enslaved individuals as three-fifths of a person for representation purposes, giving Southern states more representation in Congress compared to Northern states, which did not have as many enslaved individuals.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What was the Slave Trade Clause in the U.S. Constitution?
It immediately abolished the slave trade
It allowed the continuation of the slave trade until 1808
It prohibited the importation of slaves from Africa
It required all states to participate in the slave trade
Answer explanation
The Slave Trade Clause in the U.S. Constitution allowed the continuation of the slave trade until 1808, meaning that while it did not abolish the trade, it set a limit on how long it could continue.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
Which of the following best describes the debates on slavery during the Constitutional Convention?
All delegates agreed to abolish slavery
There was a significant division between Northern and Southern states
Slavery was not discussed at the convention
The debates focused solely on economic issues
Answer explanation
The debates on slavery at the Constitutional Convention revealed a significant division between Northern and Southern states, with differing views on the institution's future, making this the best description of the discussions.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What decision was made at the Constitutional Convention regarding the future of the slave trade?
It was to be abolished immediately
It was to be banned after 1808
It was to be expanded to new territories
It was to be regulated by each state individually
Answer explanation
At the Constitutional Convention, it was decided that the slave trade would be banned after 1808, allowing for a gradual end to the practice while still accommodating southern states' interests at the time.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
15 mins • 1 pt
What was one of the legacies of the 3/5 Compromise?
It led to the immediate abolition of slavery
It contributed to the Civil War by increasing tensions between North and South
It resolved all issues related to representation
It established a fair system of taxation
Answer explanation
The 3/5 Compromise increased tensions between the North and South by allowing Southern states to count enslaved people for representation, which fueled disputes over slavery and contributed to the eventual outbreak of the Civil War.
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