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The Revolution Begins — Unit test

Question 23 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

During the Constitutional Convention, which would have given the most populated states more power?

Answer
A
Shays’ Rebellion
B
the New Jersey Plan
C
the Virginia Plan
D
a unicameral Congress

Explanation

The Virginia Plan proposed representation in Congress based on each state's population. That meant states with more people would have more representatives and greater influence than smaller states. The New Jersey Plan instead favored equal representation for each state, so the Virginia Plan would have given the most populated states more power.

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