The Great Compromise

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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 size

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The New Jersey Plan wanted representation in government based on--

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equal for every state

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What was similar between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?

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They both called for 3 branches of government to be created.

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Why was representation in Congress important to the states?

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more representation means more power and influence on the decisions for the United States.

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Under the Articles of Confederation, __________ had the most power and authority.

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the States