The Great Compromise Explained in 5 Minutes: US History Review

The video discusses the Great Compromise of 1787, a pivotal moment in US history that resolved the issue of state representation in the new government. It compares the Virginia Plan, favoring large states with representation based on population, and the New Jersey Plan, favoring small states with equal representation. The Great Compromise, proposed by Roger Sherman, combined elements of both plans, establishing a bicameral legislature with the Senate providing equal representation for states and the House of Representatives based on population. This compromise laid the foundation for federalism in the US, balancing power between state and federal governments. The video also touches on future implications, such as the 3/5 Compromise and the Bill of Rights.

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