It allowed slavery where approved by the citizens of a state
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It permitted Congress to outlaw the importation of slaves in 1808.
25 of 55 delegates to the Constitutional Convention owned slaves. Also: 5 of the 13 American States were "slave states" in 1787 and slaves made up 35% of the population of those states Some of the "Founding Fathers" owned slaves, including: James Madison Benjamin Franklin George Washington Thomas Jefferson
The main constitutional arguements during the debate over slavery were representation in Congress, importation of slaves, and the Bill of Rights.
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.
congress banned the importation of slaves from Africa in 1808