Comparing Plans of the Constitutional Convention

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History, Social Studies
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5
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Compare US government plans from the Constitutional Convention: Virginia Plan vs. New Jersey Plan.

Comparing Plans Please click on the blue glowing dots to type in your answers! 3 branches of government; Executive, Judicial, and Legislative 2 houses of Congress One house elected by the people and the other by the elected house. Large states like Pennsylvania and Virginia because they would have more power. Small states would have the same amount of votes as large states and have more power. Small states like New Jersey and Rhode Island. The were afraid of being outvoted and not having their needs met.

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