What was the purpose of the Great Compromise, introduced at the Constitutional Convention in 1787?

Question

A. end the debate over slavery
B. separate Virginia and West Virginia
C. maintain peace between Britain and America
D. give equal representation to both large and small states

Answer 1

D. give equal representation to both large and small states

The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, was introduced at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 to resolve disputes between larger states, which wanted representation based on population, and smaller states, which wanted equal representation. The compromise resulted in a bicameral legislature, with the House of Representatives having representation based on population and the Senate granting equal representation to all states, with two senators per state.