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AP United States History
Multiple Choice

Virginia Plan and Bicameral Legislature

Medium Period 3: 1754–1800 Early National Period

In the aftermath of the American Revolution, the newly formed United States faced numerous challenges in creating a stable government. One of the key issues was the debate surrounding the structure of the government and the balance of power between the federal authority and the states. This debate culminated in the Constitutional Convention of 1787, where delegates proposed various plans to address these concerns. A pivotal outcome of the Convention was the establishment of a new framework for governance. Which of the following plans proposed at the Constitutional Convention aimed to create a bicameral legislature with representation based on state population?

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