MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION THE GREAT COMPROMISE
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proposing a new strategy to proceed with the abolition of slavery
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creating a plan for representation of both large and small states
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whether or not to remain neutral in the French Revolution
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if Missouri should be allowed to join the country as a free state
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Detailed explanation-1: -Large states favored representation by population, while small states argued for equal representation by State. The “Great Compromise ” allowed for both by establishing the House of Representatives, which was apportioned by populations, and the Senate which represented the states equally.
Detailed explanation-2: -During the summer of 1787 delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia debated one issue for months, the question of how congressional representation would be determined.
Detailed explanation-3: -In May, 55 delegates came to Philadelphia, and the Constitutional Convention began. Debates erupted over representation in Congress, over slavery, and over the new executive branch.
Detailed explanation-4: -Several broad outlines were proposed and debated, most notably Madison’s Virginia Plan and William Paterson’s New Jersey Plan.
Detailed explanation-5: -What is a main issues debated at the Constitutional Convention? The major debates were over representation in Congress, the powers of the president, how to elect the president (Electoral College), slave trade, and a bill of rights.