Constitutional Provisions Concerning Slavery
These compromises concerning slavery may have been necessary for the adoption of the US Constitution. They are no longer in effect, but even today have the capacity to shock: Article I; Section 2.3: Three fifths of all other persons Article I; Section 9.1: Importation Article IV; Section 2.3: Delivered upon claim
These compromises concerning slavery may have been necessary for the adoption of the US Constitution. They are no longer in effect, but even today have the capacity to shock:
Article I; Section 2.3: Three fifths of all other persons Article I; Section 9.1: Importation Article IV; Section 2.3: Delivered upon claim
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I; Section 2.3: Three fifths of all other persons