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The Virginia and the New Jersey Plan

The Virginia and the New Jersey Plan

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History, Social Studies

7th - 8th Grade

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Godfrey Vinson

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12 Slides • 2 Questions

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The Virginia and the New Jersey Plan

Happy Friday

December 4, 2020

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Open Ended

What do you think the Virginia Plan is about?

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What exactly is the VIrginia Plan?

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The Virginia Plan Explained:

May 29, 1787

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Why were the larger states in favor of the Virginia Plan?


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Who proposed the Virginia Plan?

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Multiple Choice

Who wrote the Virginia Plan?

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Thomas Jefferson

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Thomas Paine

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James Madison

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James Jefferson

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How is the New Jersey Plan different from the New Jersey plan in reference to how many "seats" each state would receive?

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A major difference between the two plans:

  • In the Virginia Plan: Representation is based on the state's population

  • The New Jersey Plan: states should have equal representation in Congress.

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Let's do a side by side comparison of the two plans:

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The Virginia and the New Jersey Plan

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December 4, 2020

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