Question

Match each compromise with its correct description:
Group of answer choices
Great Compromise

Counted enslaved persons partially for population and representation purposes
Three-Fifths Compromise

Allowed Congress to have two houses: the Senate (equal representation) and the House (based on population)
Virginia Plan

Favored small states by proposing equal representation for each state
New Jersey Plan

Allowed Congress to have two houses: the Senate (equal representation) and the House (based on population)

Answer 1

- Great Compromise — Allowed Congress to have two houses: the Senate (equal representation for each state) and the House of Representatives (representation based on population).
- Three-Fifths Compromise — Counted enslaved persons partially for representation and taxation (three-fifths of a person).
- Virginia Plan — Favored large states: proposed a strong national government with a bicameral legislature and representation based on population.
- New Jersey Plan — Favored small states: proposed equal representation for each state (unicameral legislature).