Which of the following was a ramification of the Three-fifths Compromise?
A) The Compromise allowed for a political agreement between the North and the South.
B) The Compromise exacerbated conflicts between merchants and planters.
C) The Compromise allowed for a political agreement between large states and small states.
D) The Compromise permanently outlawed the slave trade.
E) The Compromise temporarily outlawed slavery.

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The Three-fifths Compromise allowed for a political agreement between the North and the South by determining how enslaved people would be counted for the purpose of representation in Congress. It was a key factor in the ratification of the Constitution and helped to bridge the divide between the northern and southern states.

Which of the Following Was a Ramification of the Three-Fifths