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Because the houses were based on population and the smaller states had less people. The Virginia Plan (also called the Large-State Plan), was one method to establish representation of states in Congress. By the plan, the number of representatives granted to a state would be directly proportional to the population of the state, and thus would grant more representatives, and more voting power, to the larger states.
The smaller states wanted to have equal representation amongst states; that each state would have and equal number of votes in Congress. These different desires by small and large states led to the Great Compromise of 1787, which established a Bi-Cameral legislation, two legislative bodies.
Today we call them the Senate, which satisfied the small states' representation goals, and the House of Representatives, which satisfied the large states' goals. Ultimately, the House and Senate were given different responsibilities and powers, further exemplifying the Checks and Balances system that this country is known for.
The disagreement over representation in Congress was critical. The large states expected to dominate the new government. Therefore the Small States feared that they would not be able to protect their interests.
Because representation in ech house was to be based either upon each states population or the upon the amount of money it gave for support of the central government. and smaller states would be affected by this plan
They objected because they found it to radical, and developed a counterproposal.
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Was the Virginia Plan favored by the smaller states?
false
The Virginia Plan was favored by the smaller states.?
yes
What states represented the Virginia Plan the new jersey plan and the great compromise?
The bigger states opposed the New Jersey plan and the smaller states opposed the Virginia plan. IDK which states liked/dislike the great compromise.
What plans of government did delegates offer at the Constitutional Convention?
may 29, 1787, after the convention began, the Virginia delegates offered plans for the new government. this plan was called the Virginia plan. under the articles the national government had consisted of a legislative branch with one house congress. the Virginia plan gave power to the larger states. the Pennsylvania and the New Jersey plans were also considered.
What were convention delegates from smaller states in favor of?
They were in favor of a federal executive of more than one person.A federal executive of more than one person
Why did the delegates from smaller states object to the Virginia plan?
the feared that large sates would take advantage of everything, based on population
Why did delegates from smaller states object from the Virginia Plan?
Because representation in ech house was to be based either upon each states population or the upon the amount of money it gave for support of the central government. and smaller states would be affected by this plan
Why did new jersey's delegates object to the Virginia Plan?
They preferred the confederation system in which all states were represented equally.
Which states delegates most strongly opposed Virginia plan?
large statesnorthern statessmall statessouthern statesslave states
Which states' delegates most strongly opposed the Virginia plan?
large statesnorthern statessmall statessouthern statesslave states
Delegates from 12 of the 13 states met in Philadelphia to discuss a new system of government in 1787 but who led this convention of delegates?
George Washington of Virginia.
Was Virginia favored by smaller states?
false
Which states had the largest increase in delegates based on the US 2000 census in the US?
West Virginia
Who did the Virginia Plan favor smaller states or larger states?
larger states
Was the Virginia Plan favored by the smaller states?
false
How many states are smaller than Virginia?
Fifteen. 15
The Virginia Plan was favored by the smaller states.?
yes
