What was the result of the great compromise? select one:

a. states were represented in the upper house, and individuals were represented in the lower house

b. individuals were represented in the upper house, and states were represented in the lower house

c. individuals were given proportional representation in both the house of representatives and the senate

d. all members of congress were selected by direct election

e. slaves were not counted in the census?

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4 April, 22:07

What was the result of the great compromise? select one:

a. states were represented in the upper house, and individuals were represented in the lower house

b. individuals were represented in the upper house, and states were represented in the lower house

c. individuals were given proportional representation in both the house of representatives and the senate

d. all members of congress were selected by direct election

e. slaves were not counted in the census?

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Simone Hanson · Answer 1

a. states were represented in the upper house, and individuals were represented in the lower house

In the "Great Compromise," every state was given proportional representation depending on population in the House and equal representation in the Senate. Initially it was one senator per state which changed to two