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In debates leading up to the three fifths compromise, Northern states argued that?
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Slaves should not be included when counting a states population to determine representation in congress. (APEX)
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In debates leading up the the Three-fifths Compromise southern states argued that?
Slaves should be counted when counting a state’s population to determine representation in congress
Who argued that because slaves were legally considered property and were not allowed to vote they should not be counted?
James Madison argued that slaves should not be counted for the purpose of representation in Congress because they were considered property and not citizens. This argument was part of the Three-Fifths Compromise during the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
Who opposed slavery on moral grounds in debates with Stephan Douglas?
Abraham Lincoln opposed slavery on moral grounds in his debates with Stephen Douglas. He argued that slavery was morally wrong and believed in the principle that all men are created equal.
Who led most of the Italian rennisance city- states?
The Rennisance had no real leading city-state, however Florence had many of the leading thinkers and could be argued as the leading city-state during the Italian Rennisance. The Rennisance had no real leading city-state, however Florence had many of the leading thinkers and could be argued as the leading city-state during the Italian Rennisance.
How did the southerners manage to kill his proviso?
Southerners managed to defeat the Wilmot Proviso by using their political power to block its passage in Congress. They successfully argued that the Proviso was unconstitutional and threatened to secede from the Union if it was enacted, leading to a compromise to preserve the Union.
What position did Douglas take during the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
Lincoln argued that it was wrong to decide whether to allow slavery in a state or territory by voting
During the Lincoln-Douglas debates what position did Abraham Lincoln take?
Lincoln argued that it was wrong to decide whether to allow slavery in a state or territory by voting
What position did Abraham Lincoln take on slavery during the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
Lincoln argued that it was wrong to decide whether to allow slavery in a state or territory by voting
Who was accused in Lincoln Douglas debates?
Douglas was accused by Lincoln. Lincoln argued in his House Divided Speech that Douglas was part of a conspiracy to nationalize slavery. Lincoln said that ending the Missouri Compromise ban on slavery in Kansas and Nebraska was the first step in this direction, and that the Dred Scott decision was another step in the direction of spreading slavery into Northern territories. Lincoln expressed the fear that the next Dred Scott decision would make Illinois a slave state. It should be noted that the two men held no personal animosity towards each other.
What issues were discussed in the Lincoln-Douglas debates?
Lincoln argued that slavery was wrong. Douglas said that the founding fathers had slaves and that local people should be able to decide if they want slavery or not. Douglas labeled Lincoln as a radical. Lincoln said that how could Douglas say it was popular sovereignty if Northern States had to enforce the Fugitive Slave Law.
What was the outcome of Theodore Roosevelt case against northern securities?
Roosevelt argued that northern securities used unfair business pratices in violation of the sherman act
What can you tell me about the anti-slavery movement?
it happened because of the Missouri compromise, and it basically was that if you argued hard to fight offro thei s thi then you ould get it
