Why did the delegates from the smaller states object to the Virginia Plan?

Answer 1

they feared larger states would outvote them

Answer 2

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.

Answer 3

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.

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

they feared larger states would outvote them

Answer 6

They objected because they found it to radical, and developed a counterproposal.

Answer 7

Because their population was too small and they would not be elected. :)