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  1. Constitutional Convention

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    Slavery and the Three-Fifths Clause
    The status of enslaved persons became a significant, volatile issue, concerning both representation and taxation. Southern states insisted that enslaved populations be counted for determining representation but not for direct federal taxation. Northern delegates largely objected to counting them for representation while simultaneously arguing for their inclusion in tax calculations.
    The resulting Three-Fifths Compromise stipulated that for purposes of both…

  2. Transatlantic Trade

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    | Tobacco (Uncured Leaf)/) | Virginia, Chesapeake | British Isles | 190,000 | Often shipped with small ballast stones sourced from the Iberian Peninsula, purported to improve curing time. |
    | Timber (Oak & Pine)/) | New England | Naval Yards (Europe)/) | 250,000 | High-density lumber used for [shipb…