Read the excerpt from the U. S. Constitution. "The Migration or Importation of such Persons as any of the States now existing shall think proper to admit, shall not be prohibited by the Congress
prior to the Year one thousand eight hundred and eight, but a Tax or duty may be imposed on such Importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each
Person."
What is the main idea of this clause?
A Congress may not restrict the importation of slaves until 1808.
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B. Congress can require
tax from immigrants coming to the United States before 1808.
C. Congress may allow states, who pay a $10 tax, the right to import slaves.
D. Congress is prohibited from placing any restrictions on imports and migration