Lesson 4 of 84 · The Constitution
⭐ 30 XP🏛️ Civic SquareThe Great Compromise
The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, was a pivotal agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787.
🎯 Your mission
Spot the fair part. Spot the unfair part.
⚡ The twist
A 'fair rule' for one group can be unfair for another.
Mind = Blown
🤯 Some laws on the books are over 800 years old and still apply.
Then & Now
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The Great Compromise, also known as the Connecticut Compromise, was a pivotal agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. It addressed the contentious issue of representation in Congress, reconciling the interests of both large and small states. The compromise established a bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives, where representation is based on population, and the Senate, where each state has equal representation regardless of size. This innovative solution ensured that all states had a voice in the legislative process, thereby promoting unity and cooperation among the states.
Key Facts
The Great Compromise created a bicameral legislature.
In the House of Representatives, representation is based on population.
Each state has equal representation in the Senate regardless of size.
Timeline
Christopher Columbus reaches the Americas
Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement, is founded
The Pilgrims land at Plymouth Rock
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What type of legislature was established by the Great Compromise?
Why this still matters
Your school has rules. Where do they come from? Who decides them?
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