The northern states were smaller states so they were out numbered by the south where the most,political power was located. The idea to count the slaves was a compromise so that other things could get done. Often people have to compromise to get something they want and this is what happened.
The south was agriculturally heavy, so they needed someone to do the hard work. The north was focused much more on industrial type jobs, which did not need slaves.
no the southern states approved of slavery and the northern states dissapproved of slavery
Very few reflections of slaves regarding this period have made it to the common press. We can guess that some felt a period of hope at the election of Mr. Lincoln, but were distressed or sorrowful when the states seceded. It is hard to be sure.
They thought they should be able to have slaves is one reason.
They felt as if they were still treated like slaves.
The south was agriculturally heavy, so they needed someone to do the hard work. The north was focused much more on industrial type jobs, which did not need slaves.
William Paterson believed that counting slaves as part of the population would give more political power to states with larger slave populations, potentially increasing their representation in government. He opposed such a practice and advocated for counting slaves as three-fifths of a person in determining representation in Congress, as outlined in the Three-Fifths Compromise during the Constitutional Convention.
no the southern states approved of slavery and the northern states dissapproved of slavery
they did not like it
The Northern States were pleased by Three-Fifths Compromise.
They did not want to give up there slaves.( I don't know much, but I'm an 8th grader, so..)
Slaves often felt worthless because they were treated as property, deprived of basic human rights, and subjected to physical and emotional abuse. The systemic dehumanization and degradation they experienced from their oppressors reinforced feelings of worthlessness and powerlessness. This psychological impact was also perpetuated by the lack of autonomy and control over their own lives and futures.
they feel great to be alive and home with there family
They feel in love with other slaves. They could have became in love with a out sider.
The slaves made them feel rich, and powerful!
because the northern states were trying to abolish slavery, which was critical to the cotton and agricultural industry in the south.
The slaves mad them rich, and they also had made them feel powerful.