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AP United States History
Multiple Choice

Compromise on Legislative Representation at the Constitutional Convention

Very Hard Period 3: 1754–1800 Constitutional Convention

In the context of the Constitutional Convention of 1787, various plans were proposed to address the structure and governance of the new United States. One of the pivotal debates centered on representation within the legislative branch. The Virginia Plan advocated for representation based on population, favoring larger states, while the New Jersey Plan sought equal representation for each state, favoring smaller states. Ultimately, a compromise was necessary to satisfy both factions. What was this compromise called?

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