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The ""Three-Fifths Compromise"" originally contained in the Constitution referred to the proportion of states permitted to practice slavery: A rate at which one slave counted toward congressional representation. B number of African Americans who could vote. C number of adult women who could vote. D number of American Indians allowed citizenship.

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A. The three fifths compromise was about how much slaves counted for congressional representation.

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