AP United States History
Multiple Choice

Understanding the Great Compromise

Easy Period 3: 1754–1800 Constitutional Convention

The Constitutional Convention of 1787 was crucial in shaping the United States government. One of the major debates was over the representation of states in Congress. The Virginia Plan proposed a system based on population, while the New Jersey Plan favored equal representation. Ultimately, the convention reached a compromise known as the Great Compromise. Which of the following best describes the outcome of the Great Compromise?

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