Question

As a result of the three-fifths clause, a. the white South exercised greater power in national affairs than its free population warranted. b. tensions were eased over time between the North and South. c. the northern states, with fewer slaves, had more control over the South. d. slaves were provided the same "free air" as that in Britain.

Answer 1

As a result of the three- fifths clause the white south exercised greater power in national affairs than its free population warranted. Letter A

Step-by-step explanation:

The three -fifths clause determined that every enslaved American would be counted as three-fifths of a person for taxation and representation purposes. This agreement gave the Southern states more electoral power than they would have if the enslaved population had been ignored entirely.