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ihatelifeFS420:

What compromise forbidden congress to tax the exports from any state and forbidden the power to act on the slave trade for twenty years?

ihatelifeFS420:

@soundwavekun

SoundwaveKun:

Hmm. This is a good one.

SoundwaveKun:

This is going to be a longer answer so buckle up!

Renne:

The compromise that forbade Congress from taxing exports from any state and prohibited the power to act on the slave trade for twenty years was known as the Commerce and Slave Trade Compromise. It was a key agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which helped pave the way for the ratification of the United States Constitution. The compromise was designed to balance the interests of the northern and southern states, and it reflected the deep divisions over slavery that existed at the time.

Renne:

I hope this helps.

SoundwaveKun:

The compromise that prohibited Congress from taxing exports from any state and temporariIy forbade Congress from regulating the slave trade for a period of 20 years was part of the United States Constitution and is commonly known as the "Three-Fifths Compromise" and it was reached during the Constitutional Convention in 1787. I've taken the Iiberty to list some key components!: Consider: #1. The Representation in Congress: lt determined how ensIaved individuals would be counted for the purpose of determining a state's population and its representation in the House of Representatives. lt was agreed that each enslaved person would be counted as three-fifths of a person for this purpose. This compromise was designed to baIance out the interests of sIavehoIding and non-sIavehoIding states. #2. The SIave Trade: The compromise also addressed the issue of the internationaI slave trade. lt aIIowed Congress to reguIate and controI the importation of ensIaved people for a period of 20 years, after which Congress could consider further action. This provision aimed to address the concerns of states invoIved in the sIave trade whiIe setting a timeIine for its potentiaI restriction.

SoundwaveKun:

AdditionaIIy, The Three-Fifths Compromise was a very significant part of the constitutionaI negotiations and pIayed a roIe in estabIishing the baIance of power between states with different economic and sociaI interests, particuIarIy regarding sIavery. Have a wonderful day, miss! ^_^

ihatelifeFS420:

thank you

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