constitutional convention

What was the main goal of the Constitutional Convention?

To alter the Articles of Confederation.

What did delegates realize was necessary after deliberation at the Constitutional Convention?

It was necessary to abolish the Articles of Confederation and establish a new government.

Who introduced the Virginia Plan and what was its main proposal?

Edmund Randolph introduced the Virginia Plan, proposing that states be represented based on their population.

Which plan was put forward by William Paterson and what did it propose?

The New Jersey Plan proposed that each state would have one representative with one vote.

What was the compromise reached to resolve the conflict between the Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan?

The Great Compromise, resulting in a bicameral legislature.

What is the structure of Congress as established by the Great Compromise?

Congress consists of the House of Representatives, based on population, and the Senate, with equal representation of 2 representatives per state.