Importation Of Slaves

Why was slave trade crucial to the economy?

Slave trade was crucial to their economy, as it brought slaves to the states, so that they could help produce valuable goods.

What would have happened without the Importation Of Slaves?

The South stated that if the slaves were banned then they would not ratify the Constitution.

What did the Importation Of Slaves state?

The states decided to compromise, and decided that Congress could not ban the Slave Trade until the year 1808.

When would slave importation stop and why?

The states decided to compromise, and decided that Congress could not ban the Slave Trade until the year 1808. They said after 1808 they wouldn't need to import slaves because there would be enough slaves to rely on reproduction rather than importation They also believed that by 1808 their economy would not rely so heavily on slaves.

What would have happened without the Importation Of Slaves compromise?

Without this compromise, the South would have never agreed to ratify the constitution, tearing apart the constitutional convention.