Which of the following statements best describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?
A) A three-fifths majority would be necessary to amend the constitution.
B) A three-fifths majority would be necessary to appoint members of the Supreme Court.
C) For every five "free states" there would be three "slave states."
D) Five slaves would count as the equivalent of three "free persons" for purposes of taxes and representation.
E) An agreement reached by three-fifths of the states to revoke the Articles of Confederation and install the Constitution.
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