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What is the purpose of the 3/5 compromise? to whom is the compromise benefiting the most?​

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The 3/5 compromise is where for every 5 slaves it counts as 3 freemen for representation in government and taxation for the government.
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the 3/5 compromise was meant to further devalue black opinions in america, and southern states with more black voters got more representation so it benefitted white southern leaders
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