Which of the following statements is true about the Three-fifths Compromise?
a. It settled the question of how many senators each state would get.
b. It created a system to elect the president of the United States.
c. Under this compromise, five slaves would count as three free persons in apportioning seats in the House of Representatives.
d. Only three-fifths of all slaves would be allowed to vote in national elections.
Ans: c. Under this compromise, five slaves would count as three free persons in apportioning seats in the House of Representatives.
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