How Did Slaves Affect the Drafting of the Constitution

question 11

Multiple Choice

How did slaves affect the drafting of the Constitution?

• A) Slavery was prohibited by the original drafting of the Constitution.
• B) Slaves were treated as three-fifths of a person and boosted the South's power in the House.
• C) Slaves were treated as three-fifths of a person and boosted the South's power in the Senate.
• D) Slavery was viewed as a morality point and not discussed during the drafting of the Constitution.

---

Definitions:

Diameter

A straight line passing through the center of a circle or sphere and connecting two points on the circumference or surface.

Involuntary Loss

An instance of losing something, such as control or assets, without the intention or ability to prevent it.

Dribbling

Uncontrolled leakage of urine from the bladder.