Larger states favored representation based on population, while smaller states believed that states should have equal representation regardless of population. Slaves would also contribute to population, as being considered 3/5 the value of an inhabitant. Roger Sherman created the solution to the issue in what is known as the Great Compromise. In the Great Compromise, a bicameral congress would have both population-based and equal representation by creating a Senate and a House of Representatives. The Senate would have equal representation, with each state providing two senators, while the House of Representatives would have a number of representatives based on
Larger states favored representation based on population, while smaller states believed that states should have equal representation regardless of population. Slaves would also contribute to population, as being considered 3/5 the value of an inhabitant. Roger Sherman created the solution to the issue in what is known as the Great Compromise. In the Great Compromise, a bicameral congress would have both population-based and equal representation by creating a Senate and a House of Representatives. The Senate would have equal representation, with each state providing two senators, while the House of Representatives would have a number of representatives based on