How did the Virginia Plan address the issue of representation?

A. The number of representatives from each state should be based on population.

B. Each state should decide how many members it would send to Congress.

C. Each state should have an equal number of representatives in Congress.

D. Virginia should be the capital of the new nation.

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9 February, 09:31

How did the Virginia Plan address the issue of representation?

A. The number of representatives from each state should be based on population.

B. Each state should decide how many members it would send to Congress.

C. Each state should have an equal number of representatives in Congress.

D. Virginia should be the capital of the new nation.

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Nikolas Terrell · Answer 1

The number of representatives from each state should be based on population.

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Dearey · Answer 2

Answer: A

Explanation:

Remember the Virginia plan was to base it off population whereas the New Jersey plan wanted to base it off equal representation. The great compromise between the two lead to the senate being based off equal representation and the house being based off of population.