11.)Which of the following resolved the issue of whether slaves could be used to determine the number of representatives a state could have?
A.)Connecticut Compromise
B.)Electoral College
C.)Great Compromise
D.)Three-Fifths Compromise
I picked D
Yes, 3/5 of a person per slave. (but of course the slave was not allowed to cast even 3/5 of a ballot)
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That is correct! The Three-Fifths Compromise resolved the issue of whether slaves could be used to determine the number of representatives a state could have.
The answer is D) Three-Fifths Compromise.
The Three-Fifths Compromise was a resolution that determined how enslaved individuals would be counted for the purpose of representation and taxation. According to the compromise, each enslaved person would be counted as three-fifths of a person when determining the state's population for representation in the House of Representatives. This compromise resolved the issue of whether slaves could be used to determine the number of representatives a state could have.
To arrive at this answer, you can use several strategies:
1. Background knowledge: Being familiar with the historical events and the compromises made during the drafting of the U.S. Constitution establishes the context for this question and helps you understand the possible answers.
2. Process of elimination: By analyzing the other options, you can eliminate them based on their relevance to the question.
Option A) Connecticut Compromise: The Connecticut Compromise, also known as the Great Compromise (option C), dealt with the representation of states in the legislative branch, but not specifically the issue of using slaves for representation.
Option B) Electoral College: The Electoral College pertains to the method of electing the President of the United States and is not directly related to the issue of using slaves to determine representation.
Option C) Great Compromise: The Great Compromise resolved the issue of representation in the legislative branch by creating a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate. Though it indirectly impacted the issue of slave representation, it is not specifically focused on it.
Therefore, the correct answer is D) Three-Fifths Compromise, as it directly addresses the issue of using slaves to determine representation.