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Which statement about the Great Compromise is accurate?
Which statement about the Great Compromise is accurate?
What was the outcome of the Constitution?
What was the outcome of the Constitution?
multiple compromises
Why did the state delegates meet in 1787?
Why did the state delegates meet in 1787?
to discuss a better system of government
How did the Great Compromise resolve the dispute about representation?
How did the Great Compromise resolve the dispute about representation?
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What idea did the New Jersey Plan support?
What idea did the New Jersey Plan support?
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Which statement about the Virginia Plan is accurate?
Which statement about the Virginia Plan is accurate?
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Why did the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise involve so much debate and discussion?
Why did the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise involve so much debate and discussion?
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Which statement about the northern states in the 1780s is accurate?
Which statement about the northern states in the 1780s is accurate?
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Once the delegates determined the Three-Fifths Compromise, what issue did they tackle next?
Once the delegates determined the Three-Fifths Compromise, what issue did they tackle next?
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Study Notes
Great Compromise
- Merged ideas from various delegate plans, creating a compromise in the Constitutional Convention.
- Resolved disputes about representation by blending Virginia (proportional representation) and New Jersey (equal representation) plans.
Constitutional Framework
- The Constitution emerged from a series of compromises among the states to establish a stronger government.
- Delegate motivations were influenced by their states' interests, leading to extensive debate over compromises like the Great Compromise and the Three-Fifths Compromise.
Purpose of the 1787 Meeting
- State delegates convened to discuss improving the governmental structure and addressing weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation.
Representation Models
- The New Jersey Plan advocated for equal representation regardless of state population, favoring smaller states.
- The Virginia Plan proposed representation based on state population, benefiting larger states and inspiring the counter-proposal (New Jersey Plan).
Regional Differences
- Northern states in the 1780s had a lower prevalence of enslaved labor compared to Southern states, influencing discussions on representation and the Three-Fifths Compromise.
After the Compromises
- Following the establishment of the Three-Fifths Compromise, the next significant issue addressed by the delegates was the presidential election process.
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Test your knowledge about the key elements of the United States Constitution with these flashcards. Learn about the Great Compromise, the reasons behind the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and how various compromises shaped the final document.
