Well, without the additional electoral votes made possible by the 3/5 compromise, John Adams would have been reelected in 1800 and the Virginia Dynasty would have been still born. Take care, Bob Judy and Bob Huddleston 10643 Sperry Street Northglenn, CO 80234-3612 303.451.6376 [log in to unmask] -----Original Message----- From: Discussion of research and writing about Virginia history [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Diana Bennett Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 9:17 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Elections Dear Listers: Thanks for all the feedback on succession. Now I would like some comments on "Slaves became important around election time. The legislature representing the South was elected by using three fifths of the slave population." It sounds like mud slinging such as we've had in in the late 1900's, but is this possible? Diana Bennett To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html To subscribe, change options, or unsubscribe, please see the instructions at http://listlva.lib.va.us/archives/va-hist.html