What did small states want at the constitutional convention?

Answer 1

The smaller states followed the "Connecticut Plan" which, as opposed to the larger states' preference, the "Virginia Plan," made plans for a unicameral body in which all states had equal representation - today known as the Senate.

The Virginia Plan, on the other hand, was favored by the larger states because it stated that larger populations would equal greater representation in Congress - today known as the House of Representatives.

Answer 2

By making representation in the House of Representatives proportionate to population and representation in the Senate equal for each state

Answer 3

They wanted equal representation as the bigger states.

Answer 4

equal rep. for the states in the national legislature

Answer 5

Rhode Island and Connecticutt

Answer 6

the plan was the New Jersey plan