After the Civil War an accurate count of slaves was important because they counted for three-fifths of a person in determining the representation of states in the House of Representatives.

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After the Civil War, the Three-Fifths Compromise was no longer in effect and slaves were no longer counted as three-fifths of a person for representation purposes. The 14th Amendment to the Constitution required that all persons be counted equally for representation.

After the Civil War an Accurate Count of Slaves Was