Question

What was the main purpose of the Three Fifths Compromise?(1 point)
Responses

To decide how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation
To decide how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation

To determine the number of senators each state would have
To determine the number of senators each state would have

To establish the process for electing the President
To establish the process for electing the President

To set the rules for admitting new states to the Union

Answer 1

The main purpose of the Three Fifths Compromise was **to decide how slaves would be counted for representation and taxation**.