Great Compromise of 1787

Easy Period 3: 1754–1800 Constitutional Convention

At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the framers debated several key issues regarding the formation of the new government. One significant topic was the method of representation in the legislature. Delegates from larger states advocated for representation based on population, while delegates from smaller states sought equal representation.

In response to this disagreement, a compromise known as the Great Compromise was reached. What did the Great Compromise establish regarding representation in Congress?

Representation in Congress would be equal for all states regardless of population.

The Senate would have two representatives from each state, and the House of Representatives would be based on population.

Representation would alternate every election between population-based and equal representation.

Each state would have a number of representatives based solely on its geographical size.

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