The 3/5 compromise was related to Direct Taxation. In the days prior to the Civil War, and for many years afterwards, this referred to Property (Real) Taxes.
During the period in question the Federal Govt. was funded primarily via ad-valorem taxation, most specifically, import duties.
You can look here if you want to see the revenue sources.:
Re: North or South - who would you have supported?
I don't see how any of that contradicts or supports my point. You just agreed that it was directly related to taxes, just stating that it wasn't the primary source of taxes for the entire country means very little.
Re: North or South - who would you have supported?
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Originally Posted by Dr Realism
Hmm, I'm a Yank by birth but, being in the front line of one of those stupid Union Generals send-me-out-and-slaughter-me plans..... Uhhh, I'd be out west looking for Gold till the whole thing blows over.
I like the way you think! Got room for one more in the caravan?
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