Under the New Jersey Plan, Each State Would Have Equal

question 55

Multiple Choice

Under the New Jersey Plan, each state would have equal representation, meaning that

• A) regardless of population, each state would have an equal say in Congress.
• B) states with larger populations would have a larger say in Congress.
• C) states with smaller populations would have less of a say in Congress.
• D) states with a higher population of slaves would have a larger say in Congress.
• E) none of these statements are true.

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Definitions:

Secession Conventions

Meetings held in the southern United States where delegates decided whether their states should secede from the Union, leading up to the Civil War.

Northern Economy

Refers to the economic structure and activities predominant in the northern regions of the United States, historically characterized by industrialization and commerce.

Economic Impact

The effect of an event, policy, or market condition on the economy of a region or country, often measured in terms of changes in GDP, employment, or income.

Civil War

A conflict between citizens of the same country. In the United States, it refers specifically to the war fought from 1861 to 1865 between the North and South over issues including states' rights and slavery.