Three-Fifths Compromise

Why was the "Three-Fifths Compromise" created?

Southern slave owners wanted slaves counted for the purpose of representation (as people) and taxation (as property).

What happened because of the Constitution say about the "Three-Fifths Compromise"?

Different areas of the country disagreed about this approach. The policy about return of runaway slaves caused major disagreements and led to other problems.

What did the Constitution say about the "Three-Fifths Compromise"?

It said that slaves could be counted as 3/5 of a person for both representation and taxation. Also said that international slave trade would not cease (stop) for two decades (until 1808). The federal government was to assist in the return of runaway slaves ("fugitive laborers") throughout the country.