Question #ac6de
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The northern viewpoint was that slavery should be rule illegal and progressively phased out of existence. The slaves should not be counted at all in determining the number of representatives in the House of representative.
Explanation:
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The North was opposed to the institution of slavery. Many in the North wanted slavery outlawed from the beginning of the nation.
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Unable to outlaw slavery due to opposition from the southern states, The North wanted laws that would ensure the eventual and gradual termination of slavery
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The North wanted slaves to count as zero toward the determination of the number of representatives from each state in the house of representatives. As the slaves were not allowed to vote the North felt they could not be represented in the House.
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The 3'/5 compromise went against the Northern viewpoint. But was less than what the south wanted.
