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The '''Great Compromise''' was worked out in the [[Constitutional Convention]] in 1789. The Compromise settled the debate over legislative representation between proponents of the [[Virginia Plan|Virginia]] and [[New Jersey Plan|New Jersey Plans]].
The '''Great Compromise''' (also called the '''Connecticut Compromise''') was worked out in the [[Constitutional Convention]] in 1789. The Compromise settled the debate over legislative representation between proponents of the [[Virginia Plan|Virginia]] and [[New Jersey Plan|New Jersey Plans]].
==Virginia Plan==
The Virginia Plan proposed representation by population, a bicameral legislature, and a new [[U.S. Constitution|Constitution]]. The larger states supported this plan.
==New Jersey Plan==
The New Jersey Plan proposed a unicameral legislature with one vote per state, and a simple revision of the Articles. The smaller states supported this plan, as it gave them more power.
==Connecticut Compromise==
This compromise established a bicameral legislature ([[Congress]]). The upper house ([[Senate]]) was to contain two votes per state, with Senators chosen by [[state legislatures]]. The lower house ([[House of Representatives]]) was based on population, with representatives chosen by the people. The Great Compromise also called for the [[Articles of Confederation]] to be completely replaced