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3/5ths clause
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Richard Dixon <[log in to unmask]>
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Sat, 7 Feb 2004 09:43:37 -0500
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When the Articles of Confederation were adopted in 1781, Article VIII
provided for direct taxation of the states in proportion to the "value of
all land" to fund the Revolution. Garry Wills in "Negro President" points
out that an amendment in 1783 to base taxation on population (leading to
the 3/5ths compromise) was not unanimous and did not amend the Articles.
The formula is later included in the Constitution (Article I Section 2
Clause 3) which would indicate that the formula was in use. How did
Virginia caIculate its contribution between 1781 and 1788? Is there a
reference? Thank you for any help.

Richard E. Dixon
Clifton, VA 20124-2115
703-830-8177
fax 703-691-0978

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