History Bee Practice Test

Which plan is associated with Roger Sherman as its author?

Great Compromise New Jersey Plan Virginia Plan Connecticut Plan

Correct Answer:

Great Compromise

Explanation:

Representing both large and small states was the central issue. Roger Sherman proposed a two-house legislature: a lower chamber based on population and an upper chamber with equal representation for each state. This structure bridged the competing plans and became known as the Great Compromise. It’s also called the Connecticut Compromise because Sherman was from Connecticut, and the plan reflected the state’s interests. The Virginia Plan favored representation by population in a bicameral Congress and was associated with Madison and Randolph, while the New Jersey Plan favored equal representation in a single chamber and was proposed by Paterson. So the plan linked to Roger Sherman as its author is the Great Compromise.

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