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 was the main disagreement between Northern and Southern states regarding slave representation?

• Whether slaves should be allowed to vote

• How slaves should be counted for representation

• The rights of slave owners

• The economic impact of slavery

What did the Three-Fifths Compromise establish?

• Each slave would be counted as three-fifths of a person

• Slaves would be counted as half a person

• Slaves would not be counted at all

• Slaves would be counted as full persons

How did the Three-Fifths Compromise affect Southern states?

• It had no effect on their political power

• It increased their political power

• It led to the abolition of slavery

• It reduced their political power

Until when did the Three-Fifths Compromise remain part of the US Constitution?

• Until the 14th Amendment

• Until the 12th Amendment

• Until the 13th Amendment

• Until the 15th Amendment

What does the Three-Fifths Compromise remind Americans of?

• The unity of the Northern and Southern states

• The economic benefits of slavery

• The complicated and painful history with slavery

• The success of early American politics