The Issue of Importation of Slaves Was Addressed by the Constitutional

question 76

Multiple Choice

The issue of importation of slaves was addressed by the Constitutional Convention in what way?

• A) It immediately ended all importation of slaves.
• B) It allowed slavery where approved by the citizens of a state.
• C) It ignored altogether the issue of slavery importation.
• D) It allowed only five southern states to continue to import slaves.
• E) It allowed regulation of such trade after 1808.

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Indorser

A person who signs a negotiable instrument, such as a check, over to someone else, thereby making the recipient the legal owner of the document.

Secondary Liability

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Without Recourse

A term indicating that the holder of a financial instrument cannot demand payment from the originator if the primary obligor defaults.

Holder In Due Course

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