What was the subject of the most debate between large and small states at the constitutional convention? taxes slavery representation delegaton

Representation was the subject of the most debate between large and small states at the Constitutional Convention.

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The issue was on the representation of Senators and the Representative at convention in the Congress. The heated argument resulted in a solution that two Senators will represent from each State in the Senate. The representation of members in the House of Representative was decided as per the populace of the State.

It took a week to come to a resolution but was till now repelled by the small State. According to its representation on the basis of populace would abolish their rights. David Bradley’s New Jersey plan state that populace based representation is totally unfair, while the other delegated supported the plan stated it fair. The conflict led to the extension of debate for another two weeks and finally agreed to a settlement of Connecticut Compromise on 16th July according to which each State was granted with two Senators elected by the State legislature.  

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Grade: High school

Subject: US History

Chapter: Constitution

Keywords:

Senators, Representative, Congress, House of Representative,small State,populace,David Bradley’s, New Jersey, unfair, Connecticut Compromise, 16th July, State legislature

The subject of the most debate between large and small states at the Constitutional Convention was the representation. It is because the representation by population then the large States would signify more than smaller States.

EXPLANATION:  

The most difficult problem was the query of how countries were represented in Congress. This problem impeded the proceedings for weeks. Representatives from small states believe that population-based representation would abolish their state’s rights.  

David Brearley from New Jersey said that population-based representation was unjust and unfair. Other delegates, such as James Wilson of Pennsylvania, (one of the three major states), argued that only population-based representation would be fair: For New Jersey, a state with about one-third of Pennsylvania's population, had the same number of votes as Pennsylvania.

The delegates from Connecticut suggested a compromise on June 30. The proposal did not stop fierce opposition and heated debate. Some delegates started to leave in protest, and grim feelings enveloped the statehouse. Washington wrote to Alexander Hamilton that the calamity was so bad that he was almost desperate to see good results. The heated debate lasted for another two weeks. Finally, the delegates appeared together and agreed to the Connecticut compromise on July 16.

Representation in the lower house would be selected by the people. The number of representatives of each state would be based on the total white population of the state plus three-fifths of the slave population. Each state would have one representative for every 40,000 residents (later altered to one for every 30,000). Also, each state would have at least one representative even it did not have 40,000 residents.

Each state would have two Senate members, elected by the state legislature. Small states were very thrilled, and large states were uncomfortable. But since then, everything has moved more smoothly.

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•Which statement about the delegates at the Constitutional Convention is accurate?

KEYWORDS: Constitutional Convention, Representation

Subject  : History

Class  : 10-12

Sub-Chapter: Constitutional Convention

congress seems to have some powers the states do not have. they can do some pretty big things, they can declare war. and they can lead armies and navies. they also have the power to create a mail delivery system, make foreign treaties, print and borrow money, (both states and congress can do that)and make rules for certain places, i think they said the western states.  

the new government has been a big to growing their country! they are getting new land over west. and they are passing laws which to settle boundary issues.  

although most of this information sounds good for them, bad for us, there are some weaknesses from their plan. the people are still having issues with taxes and trading goods, they also don't have a main leader such as a chief or a president. they also have trouble with currency. the states are printing out so much money the national currency is beginning to be worthless. so things are getting hard to handle over here.  

some of the americans like the new government and think that even if they could ask about changing it they would be ignored. daniel shays got a group of people who hated the new government and decided to attack. this could become either worse or better.

(one-paragraph analysis)  

i think that they may start a war or some sort of big attack to make them change their government. most americans just don't want to discuss it. but i think that daniel man will speak up for them. if they do scare them they will get a better government and be able to deal with their issues better! i think that is what is going to happen next in the u.s., sincerely

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