6. The Constitution as the foundation of U.S. legal system slavery. 7. Some historians argue that without the X Compromise, Jefferson would not have won the election of 1800. 8. Th... 6. The Constitution as the foundation of U.S. legal system slavery. 7. Some historians argue that without the X Compromise, Jefferson would not have won the election of 1800. 8. The clause facilitated the __________ benefits of slavery for both Northern and Southern states. 9. The Three-Fifths Compromise and the Slave Trade Clause were significant compromises that secured the __________ of slavery. 10. American history is a complex tapestry, with both positive and negative aspects, all __________.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for information related to key historical concepts and events surrounding slavery in the context of American history. It requires filling in the blanks related to the Constitution, significant compromises, and the general nature of American history.
Answer
7. Three-Fifths Compromise, 8. Economic, 9. Continuation, 10. Interconnected
- Three-Fifths Compromise
- Economic
- Continuation
- Interconnected
Answer for screen readers
- Three-Fifths Compromise
- Economic
- Continuation
- Interconnected
More Information
The Three-Fifths Compromise affected political representation and contributed to Thomas Jefferson's election. It, along with the Slave Trade Clause, helped sustain slavery by balancing power between Northern and Southern states.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing economic and moral impacts in the context of the Three-Fifths Clause.
Sources
- The U.S. Constitution, Article 1. Section 2. The 'Three-Fifths Clause' - thirteen.org
- Historical Context: The Constitution and Slavery - gilderlehrman.org
- Creating the United States > Election of 1800 - Library of Congress - loc.gov
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