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Why did northern states want to include slaves in their population count?
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Why did the northern states not want to count slaves?
The northern states didn't have slavery as the southern states did, and they were smaller. They were afraid that if slaves were counted as part of the population that would give the southern states an advantage when they were represented in Congress. In 1790 35% of the population in VA was slave, so that can make a difference in the balance of power between states.
Why did the northern states count slaves towards their population?
Well I dont know why but ithink some one from black history led them
Why did northern states agree to allow the slaves trade continue?
the reason the northern states allowed slave trade to continue was so they could have laws they wanted passed to be agreed with by the southern states. within doing this, there was a compromise and the northern states agreed to it. so, the slaves we left as property to the plantation owners and northern states didn't have to return run away slaves to their owners.
What was the northern states viewpoint on counting slaves for the purpose of representation in Congress?
Northern states opposed it, Southern States were in favor. Finally they compromised, and agreed that 5 slaves would be counted as 3 citizens.
What was the population of the Confederate States?
I'm not sure but, about half of the population were slaves
Why did the northern states not want to count slaves?
The northern states didn't have slavery as the southern states did, and they were smaller. They were afraid that if slaves were counted as part of the population that would give the southern states an advantage when they were represented in Congress. In 1790 35% of the population in VA was slave, so that can make a difference in the balance of power between states.
What was the compromise that dealt with the northern states' concern of southern states using slaves as part of the counted population thus influencing their representation in congress?
One-Half Compromise was the compromise that dealt with the Northern States concern of the Southern States using slaves as part of the counted population thus influencing their representation in Congress.
Why was the three fifth compromise included in the constitution?
To get both the northern and southern states to agree to it. The southern states wanted slaves counted in the population for determining representation in Congress (even though slaves couldn't vote). The northern states wanted them excluded.
Does Guam have slaves?
No, Guam did not have slaves during the American Civil War. During the Civil War Guam and the other northern states had no slaves while the southern states did have slaves. The states in the Pacific such as Guam and Hawaii were on the northern side and so did not have slaves.
What was the northern states and the southern states view on the 3 5 compromise?
The question was, how should slaves be counted for the purpose of Congressional representation? The South wanted to count all slaves as "population", because this would increase the number of Representatives from the slave states. The northern states didn't want to include slaves AT ALL; if they weren't fully citizens and couldn't vote, why should they be counted for purposes of representation? The "three fifths" compromise gave southern states some additional Congressional representation, without giving the South an overwhelming advantage.
Why did the northern states count slaves towards their population?
Well I dont know why but ithink some one from black history led them
What is the northern view of the U.S. Constitution?
When it came to apportioning direct taxes, the northern states believed that slaves were not citizens and couldn't be counted as people. However, since the majority of the slave population was in the southern states, the northern states had less political power and representation in the government.
In debates leading up to the three fifths compromise, Northern states argued that?
Slaves should not be included when counting a states population to determine representation in congress. (APEX)
Why did northern states agree to allow the slaves trade continue?
the reason the northern states allowed slave trade to continue was so they could have laws they wanted passed to be agreed with by the southern states. within doing this, there was a compromise and the northern states agreed to it. so, the slaves we left as property to the plantation owners and northern states didn't have to return run away slaves to their owners.
In what states did slaves find freedom after travelling the underground railroad?
The Northern States and Canada, but I don't know what the Northern States are though!
Which section north or south had a larger population?
The Yankees outnumbered the Rebels, IMPROVEMENT. The Northern States had a population of 18 715 055. The Confederate States has a population of 9 103 332 of which 3 522 034 slaves. The Border States (Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland) had a population of 3 024 745.
What states left slaves out of constitution?
The Northern States during the 1800s or something.
