Great Compromise Flashcards
What was the Great Compromise?
An agreement during the Constitutional Convention of 1787 that resolved disputes between large and small states about representation in Congress.
Which two plans were combined in the Great Compromise?
The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan.
What did the Virginia Plan propose?
Representation in Congress based on a state’s population.
What did the New Jersey Plan propose?
Equal representation in Congress for all states, regardless of size.
Who proposed the Great Compromise?
Roger Sherman and Oliver Ellsworth of Connecticut.
How did the Great Compromise structure Congress?
Congress was divided into two houses:
House of Representatives: Representation based on population.
Senate: Equal representation for all states (2 senators per state).
Why was the Great Compromise important?
It balanced the interests of large and small states, ensuring the creation of a unified government.
What was the outcome of the Great Compromise?
It led to the structure of the U.S. Congress as outlined in the Constitution.
What issue did the Great Compromise primarily address?
The issue of representation in the legislative branch.
