167 - The 3/5 Compromise - One Minute History

The video discusses the debate over how slaves should be counted for representation in the US Congress, leading to the Three-Fifths Compromise, where each slave was counted as 3/5 of a person. This compromise increased Southern states' political power while excluding slaves from the political process. It remained in the Constitution until the 13th Amendment abolished slavery. The compromise is a reminder of America's complex history with slavery.

What amendment abolished the Three-Fifths Compromise?

In what way has the Three-Fifths Compromise been viewed in relation to the US Constitution?