The Political Impact of the Three-Fifths Compromise

This chapter explores the historical significance of the three-fifths compromise, highlighting how it enabled Southern slaveholders to enhance their Congressional representation. It examines the moral and political ramifications of this compromise, questioning the potential outcomes if slaves had been counted as full persons.

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