MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION THE GREAT COMPROMISE
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Question
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Which kind of state is happy with the Senate?
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Small State
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Large State
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Delegates from smaller states supported the New Jersey Plan, under which each state would send the same number of representatives to Congress.
Detailed explanation-2: -Some states were in favor of a strong central government, while other states were opposed. Large states felt that they should have more representation in Congress, while small states wanted equal representation with larger ones.
Detailed explanation-3: -On July 16, delegates narrowly adopted the mixed representation plan giving states equal votes in the Senate.
Detailed explanation-4: -What plan was supported by the small states and why? The New Jersey Plan. This plan was unicameral and gave equal representatives to large and small states.
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