Question

what effect did the three - fifths compromise have on southern states? (1 point) it gave those states more representation in congress. it limited the number of states that allowed slavery. it gave the south the power to outvote the north it helped increase the number of slaves traded

Explanation:

The Three - Fifths Compromise counted three - fifths of a state's slave population for purposes of apportioning representatives in Congress. This gave Southern states more representatives compared to if slaves were not counted at all or counted fully. It did not limit slave - holding states, give the South power to outvote the North, or increase slave trading directly.

Answer:

It gave those states more representation in Congress.