AP US Historyeasymcq1 pt
The Three-Fifths Compromise counted enslaved people as
A.three-fifths of a person for representation and taxation
B.full citizens with voting rights
C.excluded entirely from counting
D.equal to free white men
Explanation
Core Concept
Southern states wanted enslaved people counted for House seats but not taxes; the 3/5 formula split the difference — a proslavery bargain.
Correct Answer
Athree-fifths of a person for representation and taxation
More Unit 3: Period 3 (1754-1800) practice questions
- easyLoyalists during the Revolution were
- medium'Republican motherhood' assigned women the role of
- mediumWomen's contributions to the Revolution included
- mediumThe Battle of Trenton (1776) was significant because
- easyWhich amendment in the Bill of Rights protects freedom of speech and religion?
Practice more AP US History questions with full explanations
Practice Unit 3: Period 3 (1754-1800) Questions →