what was the new jersey plan and the great compromise?

Question

i need a brief explanation. i cant find the right definition in the history text book. all it says was that it was in 17-- something. help!! only about a sentence or two for each

Answer 1

In the early days of the United States, the Constitutional Convention was trying to figure out how to distribute representatives for Congress. There were two main plans

The Virginia Plan - The number of representatives is determined by the population of the state. This favored states like Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Massachusetts who had large populations.

The New Jersey Plan - The number of representatives for each state would be equal regardless of population. The smaller states wanted this plan so the larger states couldn't overrun Congress.

Connecticut Compromise - Developed into a bicameral legislature. The Senate would have two representatives from each state regardless of size. The House of Representatives representation would be based on the population of the state. This system is still in use today.

Answer 2

i know the answer!!! ok i 4got. i had US history this yr. hey let me go look it up hold on!

ok great compromise: agreement reached during the constitutional convention that created the american system of government.

new hersey plan- plan of gov't that the constitutional convention considered

ah that probably didnt help sorry