What compromise did the convention delegates create regarding the Atlantic slave trade in the Constitution?
A) The Atlantic slave trade was immediately abolished.
B) The Atlantic slave trade was gradually abolished over the next 20 years.
C) No compromise was made over the Atlantic slave trade.
D) The Constitution limited the Atlantic slave trade to a few ships per year.
Answer: B
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