Constitutional convention

Open Ended

Why was secrecy considered important during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, and how did it influence the discussions among the delegates?

Open Ended

What were the main concerns of smaller states regarding the Virginia Plan, and how did the New Jersey Plan address those concerns?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the main difference between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

• The Virginia Plan proposed a single-house legislature, while the New Jersey Plan proposed two houses.

• The Virginia Plan favored equal representation for all states, while the New Jersey Plan favored representation based on population.

• The Virginia Plan proposed representation based on population, while the New Jersey Plan proposed equal representation for each state.

• The Virginia Plan was supported by smaller states, while the New Jersey Plan was supported by larger states.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were key issues debated during the Constitutional Convention?

• Representation in the legislature

• Balance of power between large and small states

• The location of the national capital

• The ability to tax and regulate trade

Fill in the Blanks

The Great Compromise created a legislature with one house based on population and one house with

representation for each state.

Open Ended

Do you have any questions or would you like to learn more about how the Great Compromise shaped the structure of the U.S. government?