Democratic Representative Demonstrates Alarming Ignorance Regarding Declaration of Independence and Slavery
Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri falsely claims Founders were enslavers
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Democratic Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri falsely claims Founders were enslavers
The Three-fifths Compromise. Just hearing the name raises eyebrows, doesn't it? But what exactly is this historic instance that is so frequently discussed in news content relating to American History?
So here's where our journey begins: we turn back the clock to a time when America was just beginning - Think of it as adolescence period for the country. It's 1787 and delegates from 13 states are trying their level best to knit together a Constitution worthy enough for the nation they struggle hard to build.
The main hurdle, you might ask? The issue of representation! Yes, indeed - when it came down to statute construction, there was a substantial disagreement on how slaves should be counted. Southern States wanted them fully counted in order to boost their congressional representation while Northern States didn’t share that sentiment. Kinda spicy situation right?
The solution arrived through compromise; not surprisingly dubbed – "The Three-Fifths Compromise". Here’s how it played out — Every five enslaved individuals would equate to three people when considering population counts for representation purposes.
"Underrepresented or misrepresented?"
In recent news topics associated with The Three-Fifths Compromise, one term finds its way over others: Racism! Dishearteningly yes but nevertheless true.