The purpose of the Great Compromise, introduced at the Constitutional Convention in 1787, was to give equal representation to both large and small states. This compromise established a bicameral legislature, with the House of Representatives based on population (favoring large states) and the Senate providing equal representation (two senators from each state, favoring small states).
What was the purpose of the Great Compromise, introduced at the Constitutional Convention in 1787? (1 point)Responsesend the debate over slaveryend the debate over slaveryseparate Virginia and West Virginiaseparate Virginia and West Virginiamaintain peace between Britain and Americamaintain peace between Britain and Americagive equal representation to both large and small states
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