Although we would view such a plan as ridiculous today, during the creation of the Constitution, there was a debate about if and how the enslaved population should be counted towards a state's representation. The white governmental leaders in the slave holding states wanted to both deem enslaved black population as "property", but also wanted that "property" to count towards the population of the state so that they could have more representation in congress. Which of the following was the agreement that was eventually reached?

Question 6 options:

Great Compromise

3/5 Compromise

No agreement was reached

Virginia Plan

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Although we would view such a plan as ridiculous today, during the creation of the Constitution, there was a debate about if and how the enslaved population should be counted towards a state's representation. The white governmental leaders in the  slave holding states wanted to both deem enslaved black population as "property", but also wanted that "property" to count towards the population of the state so that they could have more representation in congress. Which of the following was the agreement that was eventually reached?

Question 6 options:

Great Compromise

3/5 Compromise

No agreement was reached

Virginia Plan