Question

question 1
why were the activities and proceedings of the convention kept secret?
instead of revising the articles of confederation, they were writing a new structure of government
to ensure that british spies could not try to disrupt the formation of a new american government
to prevent the proceedings from being disrupted by local slaves, who were actively protesting the existence of slavery
all of these
question 2
why did \large\ states such as virginia wanted congressional representation based on population, whereas \small\ states such as new jersey did not want such a system? select all that apply.
states with large geographic areas wanted to ensure that both rural and urban populations had equal representation
states with large populations believed they should have more power in congress because their greater populations warranted more representation
states with small geographic areas wanted population to be the basis for congressional power, knowing that power based on land area would provide them less power in congress
states with small populations opposed a population - based congress because it would mean less power to the small - population - states

Explanation:

For Question 1: The convention was meant to revise the Articles of Confederation but was actually creating a new government structure. Secrecy was needed to avoid outside - interference and allow open debate. British spies disrupting the formation of a new American government was a concern, and there is no evidence that local slaves protesting slavery disrupted the proceedings.
For Question 2: Large - population states like Virginia wanted more power in Congress based on their population size. Small - population states like New Jersey opposed this as it would give them less power. The idea of equal representation for rural and urban populations in large states is not the main reason for the population - based representation demand, and small states did not want population to be the basis as it would reduce their power.

Answer:

Question 1: A. Instead of revising the Articles of Confederation, they were writing a new structure of government
Question 2:
B. States with large populations believed they should have more power in Congress because their greater populations warranted more representation
D. States with small populations opposed a population - based Congress because it would mean less power to the small - population states