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What was the name of the small states plan which opposed some aspects of the Virginia plan?
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∙ 15y ago
No, the Virginia plan called for representation by population. This put Virginia at a huge advantage (being one of the most heavily populated states) while giving states such as Rhode Island almost no representation.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agobecause it wasnt equal and that the number of states represtive did not like the plans virginia plan.
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∙ 14y agonew jersey plan
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Small states objected to the Virginia plan because they?
The Virginia Plan would have disadvantaged them since representation would be contingent on population.
Why was the Virginia Plan unpopular with representatives from small states?
Basically, smaller states had little representation in the national government. Since population determined representation in the Virginia Plan, smaller states felt that they would lose substantial power in the nation government.
Is small states preferable to large states?
the large states wanted more representation in congress while the small states wanted the representation to be equal throughout the states. The small states opposed the Virginia Plan and the large states supported the Virginia Plan. The small states supported the New Jersey Plan and the large states preferred the Virginia Plan over the New Jersey Plan.
Which plan did both large and small states agree upon when creating the great compromise?
The virginia plan and jersey plan!
What plan was supported by the small states and why?
The New Jersey Plan because they got more rights than the Virginia Plan.
Which states bordered the slave states in 1863?
In 1863, Kentucky bordered Confederate State Tennessee, as did a small part of Missouri. Missouri had a large border with Confederate Arkansas and Maryland had a small border with Confederate Virginia. West Virginia of course bordered Virginia as well.
Small states objected to the Virginia plan because they?
The Virginia Plan would have disadvantaged them since representation would be contingent on population.
How small is Virginia compared to all the states?
I suggest you look at a map and find out for yourself.
Did the Virginia Plan appeal to large states or small states?
The Virginia Plan appealed to large states and in fact was also known as The Large-State Plan. It was created by James Madison on May 29, 1787.
Why did small states see the Great Compromise as an improvement over the Virginia Plan?
It gave them more congressional representation than the Virginia Plan did.
Virginia is bordered on the west by which states?
West Virginia is bordered by the states of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Kentucky, and Ohio.Confederate Arkansas bordered Missouri, Tennessee bordered Kentucky and a small part of Missouri, and West Virginia is bordered by Pennsylvania, Maryland, Ohio, Kentucky and Virginia.West Virginia is bordered by Maryland to the northeast.
What is the historical significance of Virginia plan?
The Virginia plan wanted = Large states wanted representation by populationThe New Jersey plan wanted = Small states wanted equal number of representation
Why was the Virginia Plan unpopular with representatives from small states?
Basically, smaller states had little representation in the national government. Since population determined representation in the Virginia Plan, smaller states felt that they would lose substantial power in the nation government.
What plan did William Patterson propose?
He proposed the New Jersey (Paterson) Plan. It counteracted the Virginia plan by saying that all states should have an equal vote in congress. If the number of representatives was based off of population like the Virginia plan suggested, small states would be swallowed up by larger states. The small states would lose their voice in the government.
Is small states preferable to large states?
the large states wanted more representation in congress while the small states wanted the representation to be equal throughout the states. The small states opposed the Virginia Plan and the large states supported the Virginia Plan. The small states supported the New Jersey Plan and the large states preferred the Virginia Plan over the New Jersey Plan.
What were some of the complaints of small states regarding the Virginia Plan?
The Virginia Plan was based on population, while the New Jersey plan gave all states equal legislative representation. The small states could have been effectively stymied by control of the more populous states under the Virginia plan. The compromise was to form a bicameral Congress with one chamber using a form of each of the plans: the House of Representatives with proportional representation and the Senate with equal representation.
Is Virginia large or small?
As the 35th largest US State it can be consideed a small US State however as a Colony it was a giant and can justify the title as Mother of States.
