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The Virginia Plan Vs. The Great Compromise
Imagine our beloved nation, that we fought tirelessly to defend from the tyrant king of England. Just to be split like an axe dividing a piece of wood. The conflict between the larger and southern states will grow into much more than just a debate. The Virginia plan and the New Jersey plan will not work and be productive. The Great Compromise will let the nation thrive because it critiques both plans and let’s the north and south work together. Let me explain why James Madison’s plan will not work. The Virginia plan is a good plan to not say the least. That the amount of representatives in congress should be based on population. But problems are aroused by this plan because it would tip the scale in congress toward the southern states. Reasons

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