jul 16, 1787 - Compromises
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The Great/Connecticut Compromise: Established House of Representatives and the Senate• House: representatives distributed by population
• Senate: representatives the same (two Senators) for all states – NOT based on population
3/5 Compromise: Three-fifths of the slave population would be counted for determining direct taxation and representation in the House of Representatives.
Slave Trade: by 1807, no more slaves can be imported
Electoral College
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Date:
jul 16, 1787
Now
~ 238 years ago