Why did slavery play such a large role in colonial life

It was a big role because they had the slaves do the labor, like farming.

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the three-fifths compromise was proposed by james wilson and roger sherman, who were both delegates for the constitutional convention of 1787. however, the three-fifth compromise has its roots further back in history, dating back to the continental congress in 1783. the compromise was a result of the apportionment of taxes being related to land values.

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