Why did smaller states support the New Jersey Plan?

Answer 1

The Jersey Plan was more appealing to the smaller states because it gave better voting conditions based on the fact of them having smaller populations as opposed to Virginia with higher population. Because of Virginia having a higher population the chances of a presidential candidate is dramatically increased by the vote of the larger states.

Answer 2

Smaller states liked it because it gave equal representation to all states, regardless of population.

Answer 3

Because the government was smaller than all of the rest

Answer 4

This plan allowed each state to have the same number of representatives to congress

Answer 5

Because we are the armpit of America and we work hard

Answer 6

Because it set up a congress where each State have equal representation. Therefore the bigger state can't "bully" the smaller state