Question

the debate between large and small states over representation in congress dragged on for several weeks. it became clear that this issue would require delegates from opposing sides to give up some of what they wanted and find common ground. finally, a small group of delegates from connecticut proposed the great compromise. it was one of the most important compromises the framers made during the constitutional convention.
read the table. then follow the instructions below.
use what you have learned in the table above to complete the text.
the great compromise proposed a legislature like the plan wanted. but each legislative chamber determined representatives differently. in the senate, states have representation like the plan wanted. in the house, states have representation like the plan wanted. this way, states with big and small populations each got something they wanted.

Explanation:

The answers are derived directly from the details of the Virginia Plan, New Jersey Plan, and Great Compromise outlined in the provided table, matching the structure and representation rules of each plan to the blanks in the text.

Answer:

1. bicameral; Virginia
2. equal; New Jersey
3. proportional; Virginia

Filled complete text:
The Great Compromise proposed a bicameral legislature like the Virginia Plan wanted. But each legislative chamber determined representatives differently. In the Senate, states have equal representation like the New Jersey Plan wanted. In the House, states have proportional representation like the Virginia Plan wanted. This way, states with big and small populations each got something they wanted.