Constitution Convention Compromises

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This plan for government was favored by large states because representation in congress was based on population.

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the Virginia Plan

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This plan for government was favored by smaller states because each state received equal representation in congress.

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the New Jersey Plan

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Under the Three-Fifths compromise, which individuals counted as 3/5 of a free person when a census was taken? (Options: women, Native Americans, slaves, children)

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slaves

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Which group of states benefited the most from the Three-Fifths Compromise? Options: Eastern States, Northern States, Southern States, Western States

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Southern States

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The Great Compromise called for a house of representatives and a Senate which is called-

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bicameral

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Which issue did the Virginia Plan, the New Jersey Plan, and the Great Compromise address at the Constitutional Convention (1787)?

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a method of determining state representation in Congress

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Why is the Magna Carta an important document in British history?

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It was the first document to place limits on the king's power.

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Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness

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Declaration of Independence

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?????????? -Affirms certain unalienable rights -Stated grievances against the King of Great Britain   Which document is the best title for the list?

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Declaration of Independence

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The English Bill of Rights _________ American views about government

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influenced