At the Constitutional Convention, the Delegates Agreed That Slaves Would

question 13

Multiple Choice

At the Constitutional Convention, the delegates agreed that slaves would be counted as __________ of a person for determining population for representation in the House of Representatives.

• A) four-fifths
• B) one-fourth
• C) one-third
• D) three-fifths
• E) two-thirds

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Definitions:

Paid Jobs

Work for which individuals receive compensation in the form of wages or salary.

Second Shift

The phenomenon where individuals, often women, complete their day's work and then return home to perform domestic chores and caregiving duties, representing a "second shift" of work.

Domestic Work

Domestic Work refers to the tasks and activities conducted within the home, such as cleaning, cooking, child care, and managing household affairs, often performed without pay by family members or by hired personnel.

Demographic Structure

Refers to the composition of a population, including aspects such as age, sex, and distribution across geographical regions.