It permitted Congress to outlaw the importation of slaves in 1808.
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It didn't because slavery didn't cause a rift in the very societal structure like it did later on
At the Constitutional Convention the question of slavery discussed at length. In the end, however, it was decided that the practice would continue.
The Constitutional Convention dealt with slavery issue in a conclusive manner. The addressed the rights of the slaves and their right to own property among other contentious issues.
It allowed slavery where approved by the citizens of a state
The Thee-Fifths Compromise