Alexander Hamilton's notes for a speech
at the Constitutional Convention, June 1787
(Source:Wikimedia Commons--public domain)
Question 0100106:
Which of the following was an element of the Commerce Compromise at the 1787 Constitutional Convention that would have been promoted by delegates from New England states?
(A) no taxes on exports
(B) federal tariffs to restrict the importation of European products
(C) 2/3 vote rather than a simple majority needed to pass commerce bills in Congress
(D) slaves counted for 3/5 of white citizens for the purpose of representation in the House of Representatives
(E) no congressional interference with slavery for 20 years
Which of the following was an element of the Commerce Compromise at the 1787 Constitutional Convention that would have been promoted by delegates from New England states?
(A) no taxes on exports
(B) federal tariffs to restrict the importation of European products
(C) 2/3 vote rather than a simple majority needed to pass commerce bills in Congress
(D) slaves counted for 3/5 of white citizens for the purpose of representation in the House of Representatives
(E) no congressional interference with slavery for 20 years