Which of the following statements best describes the overall impact of the


Th ree-Fifths Compromise?

AThe institution of slavery became offi cially recognized under the

Constitution.

BThe compromise provided a clear method for amending the

Constitution.

CThe compromise provided a clear method for overriding a presidential

veto.

DThe compromise gave the southern states a clear majority in the

House of Representatives.

EThe compromise secured the northern states’ support for the

Constitution.