The Three-Fifths Compromise: its Impact on American Politics and Society
Words: 568 1237In the annals of American history, few compromises have etched such an enduring imprint as the Three-Fifths Compromise. Firmly embedded within the Constitution of the United States in 1787, this accord wielded a profound influence on the nation's trajectory, shaping its political landscape and societal contours for generations to follow. At its core, the Three-Fifths Compromise arose from a contentious debate surrounding representation and the institution of slavery during the Constitutional Convention. Central to the discourse was the vexing question […]