The Three-Fifths Compromise: Impact on Early American Politics and Society
Words: 675 1313In the annals of American history, few agreements reverberate as profoundly as the Three-Fifths Compromise, etching its mark on early American politics and society. Emerging from the intense debates of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, this compromise resulted from conflicting interests regarding representation and the contentious issue of slavery. Crafted by delegates like James Madison and Roger Sherman, its echoes transcended the convention hall, significantly and lastingly shaping the fledgling nation's trajectory. At its essence, the Three-Fifths Compromise addressed the […]