The Great Compromise Zoom

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After Shay's rebellion, America decided that...

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they needed a stronger national government.

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The Great Compromise was a compromise between...

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Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan

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The Virginia Plan wanted representation based on...

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population

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The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government to be...

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equal for every state.

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What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish?

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2 Houses that both vote on laws

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Who was happy with the Virginia plan? Options: Small States, Large States, States with slaves, States without slaves

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Large States

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What kind of states supported the New Jersey Plan?

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small in population

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The Great compromise said that the ______ would have two representatives from each state

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Senate

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How many houses are in our congress today?

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2 (bicameral)

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Which kind of state is happy with the House of Representatives (based on population)? Options: Small State, Large State

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Large State