Three-Fifths Compromise

Who came up with this idea?

• Madison

• Benjamin Franklin

• Morris

• Elbridge Gerry

At this time how many slaves lived in the South

• 70%

• 50%

• 90%

• 30%

Why did the south agree?

• slaves would be counted in representation?

• the slaves couldn't vote

Why did the north agree?

• the slaves would be counted in the representation

• the slaves couldn't vote

When did they come up with this proposition?

• 1787

• 1774

• 1887

• 1793

Who wanted the slaves to be counted as property?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Where did this idea come about?

• United States Constitutional Convention

• United States Congress

Why was this so important?

• it got the south to agree, and the convention moved forward.

• slaves would be counted in the representation but they couldn't vote

Who became president of a anti slavery society?

• Benjamin Franklin

• Elbridge Gerry

• Madison

• Morris

What was the meeting called?

• United States Constitutional Convention

• United States Congress