Virginia and New Jersey Plans Overview

The video discusses the Constitutional Convention of 1787, focusing on the debates between Federalists and Anti-Federalists. It explains the Virginia Plan, which favored a strong federal government and a bicameral legislature, and the New Jersey Plan, which advocated for state power and equal representation. The video concludes with a hint at the compromise that was reached.

What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?

• To establish trade agreements

• To elect a new president

• To declare independence from Britain

• To revise the Articles of Confederation

Which group supported a strong federal government and a new Constitution?

• Monarchists

• Anti-Federalists

• Federalists

• Confederates

What was a key concern of the Anti-Federalists regarding the new Constitution?

• It would give too much power to the states

• It would not allow for any amendments

• It would lead to a weak federal government

• It would create a government similar to a monarchy

What did the Virginia Plan propose regarding the structure of the federal government?

• A monarchy with a king

• A weak federal government with no branches

• A strong federal government with three branches

• A single branch of government

How did the Virginia Plan suggest representation should be determined?

• By lottery

• Equal representation for all states

• Based on land area

• Based on population

What was the main feature of the New Jersey Plan regarding legislative structure?

• A bicameral legislature

• A unicameral legislature

• A monarchy

• A council of governors

According to the New Jersey Plan, how would states be represented?

• Based on economic contribution

• Equal representation for all states

• Based on population

• By the size of the state

Who proposed the Virginia Plan?

• Edmund Randolph

• James Madison

• Alexander Hamilton

• William Patterson

Who proposed the New Jersey Plan?

• Edmund Randolph

• Thomas Jefferson

• William Patterson

• George Washington

What was the ultimate outcome of the debates between the Virginia and New Jersey Plans?

• Rejection of both plans

• Adoption of the New Jersey Plan

• Adoption of the Virginia Plan

• A compromise combining elements of both plans