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How did the Great Compromise address the wishes of supporters of both the Virginia and New Jersey plans?

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Answer:

The Great Compromise formed a two-house legislature

-In the lower house, the House of Representatives, representation would be based on population

-Representation would be equal for each state in the upper house and senate.

Step-by-step explanation:

It was suggested in the Virginia Plan, and a second house with equal representation, as suggested by the New Jersey Plan.

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