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.
What were the guidelines that were established by the founding fathers at the Constitutional Convention?
A Bill of Rights
Rhode Island did not want any part in the Convention.
He didn't want to attend the constitutional convention.
Because some people thought it was unfair
I want to know who was the chairman of the 2nd constitutional convention?
At the Constitutional Convention, states with huge populations want proportional representation. Small states wanted equal representation. The compromise consisted of the House of Representatives apportioned by population, and the Senate which has two Senators from each state.
What were the guidelines that were established by the founding fathers at the Constitutional Convention?
Do you want to know who got sick and attended the Constitutional Convention???Benjamin Franklin and John Hancock
A Bill of Rights
A Bill of Rights
Rhode Island did not want any part in the Convention.
what state was not represented when the constitution was signed ?Rhode Island did not want a strong central government at the time, so they refused to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
what state was not represented when the constitution was signed ?Rhode Island did not want a strong central government at the time, so they refused to send delegates to the Constitutional Convention.
He didn't want to attend the constitutional convention.
Because some people thought it was unfair
It was used to determine population of states. Southern states had 9 million slaves and the smaller states didn't want them counted in the population so each slave was counted as 3/4 of a person in the census.