I was enjoying this book, but when the author compared Spanish slave pricing to the 3/5ths compromise, I immediately thought “What else is this author ignorant of in his knowledge?” Many people who have never read or understand the 3/5ths Compromise would peddle a narrative that doesn’t make sense. These people believe that it (3/5ths Compromise) was inserted into the Constitution to allow the institution of slavery to continue and to further denigrate the African slave. Those who understand both the situation in the new and fractious United States under the Articles of Confederation and the intent of the compromise know better. I would implore anyone ignorant of the words, the actual words of the article to not only read it, but to inquire about it with Constitutional scholars and historians on the subject to expand their understanding. listening to ignorant and uneducated narratives only further the divide over this contentious subject.
Representatives and direct Taxes shall be apportioned among the several States which may be included within this Union, according to their respective Numbers, which shall be determined by adding to the whole Number of free Persons, including those bound to Service for a term of years, and excluding Indians not taxed, three-fifths of all other Persons