11. Which key issue did the Great Compromise resolve?
whether to tax exports
slaves in the population
how to elect the President
representation for the states***
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yes, you are right! Remember what I told you about population and representation and clout in the new Congress?
Yes. The 3/5 Compromise counted slaves as 3/5 of a resident and thus the Southern states had more representatives than if the slaves hadn't been counted.
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The Great Compromise resolved the issue of representation for the states. During the Constitutional Convention in 1787, the delegates were divided over how to structure the legislative branch and how each state should be represented. The two options discussed were the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan.
The Virginia Plan proposed a bicameral legislature where the number of representatives for each state would be based on its population. This favored larger states as they would have more representatives and more influence on the legislation.
On the other hand, the New Jersey Plan proposed a unicameral legislature where each state would have an equal number of representatives. This favored smaller states as they wanted to ensure that their interests were protected and not overshadowed by larger states.
To overcome this impasse, a compromise was reached, known as the Great Compromise or the Connecticut Compromise. This compromise created a bicameral legislature, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives.
In the Senate, each state would have an equal number of representatives (two senators per state), which satisfied the smaller states' concerns for equal representation.
In the House of Representatives, the number of representatives would be based on the state's population, thus providing proportional representation, which satisfied the larger states' desire for influence.
By striking this balance, the Great Compromise resolved the divisive issue of representation at the Constitutional Convention.