The Outcome of the Great Compromise

Medium Period 3: 1754–1800 Constitutional Convention

During the Constitutional Convention of 1787, a significant debate arose regarding the representation of states in Congress. This debate ultimately led to the Great Compromise. Which of the following statements correctly describes the outcome of this compromise?

States would have equal representation in the Senate, while representation in the House of Representatives would be based on population.

All states would have representation based solely on their geographic area.

Representation in both houses of Congress would be equal regardless of state population.

Only the larger states would have representation in Congress.

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