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The Great Compromise/Connecticut Compromise ExamGreat Compromise An agreement that large and small states reached during the
Constitutional Convention of 1787 that in part defined the legislative structure and
representation that each state would have under the United States Constitution. -
ANSWER Who was the Great Compromise?
The Great Compromise paved the way for the continuance of the Constitutional
Convention. The agreement wanted to work out the interests of large states like Virginia
and New York and the small states such as New Hampshire and Rhodes Island - it
created a balance between proportional and general representation. - ANSWER Why
was the Great Compromise important?
The Great Compromise established two forms of legislative bodies in Congress. -
ANSWER How does the great compromise work?
Those primarily responsible for the Great Compromise were two delegates from
Connecticut, Roger Sherman and Oliver Ellsworth. - ANSWER Who were responsible for
the great compromise?
It was held in the Pennsylvania State House, Philadelphia. - ANSWER Where did the
Great Compromise take place?
It was held between May 25, 1787 - September 17, 1787. - ANSWER When did the Great
Compromise take place?
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