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Which proposal most resembled the Articles of Confederation?

the Federalist Papers


the Virginia Plan


the New Jersey Plan


the Great Compromise

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Answer:

the New Jersey Plan

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C. The New Jersey Plan.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Articles of Confederation was essentially the first constitution for the United States. It is known for being very weak and giving little power to the federal government. Under the Articles of Confederation, the government could not tax the states, regulate trade, draft soldiers, or create and enforce laws properly.

The New Jersey Plan was proposed by William Paterson and had a one-house legislature, also known as a unicameral legislature. This plan wanted equal representation in Congress, regardless of the population of a state. The New Jersey Plan was usually favored by smaller states who had a smaller population, while bigger states usually favored the Virginia Plan because it was going to assign representation based on population.

The New Jersey Plan most resembled the Articles of Confederation because it kept a one-house or unicameral legislature. The Virginia Plan had proposed a bicameral legislature, which meant it would be a two-house legislature. The single house of Congress would stay the same with the New Jersey Plan as it had under the Articles of Confederation.

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