Constitutional Convention ( Commerce and Slave Trade Compromises) (25 mai 1787 – 17 sept. 1787)
Description:
The Commerce and Slave Trade Compromises were drafted at the constitutional convention because of a debate over the issue of commerce relating to the Slave Trade. The states in the North wanted Congress to regulate commerce. But the states in the South opposed this because they feared Congress would use its authority to end to the slave trade. A compromise was reached and signed by those at the convention. The compromise stated Congress could not prohibit the slave trade until 1808, but imported slaves could be taxed.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
25 mai 1787
17 sept. 1787
~ 3 months and 25 days
