Question

each state is an equal and independent political entity. so, each states representation should be equal and not based on population.
states are already equal under the current government. it would not be fair for people to lose that right.
states were equal under the previous system. but that needs to change because we are creating a national government now.
a states representation in congress should reflect the number of people in the state. each representative in congress should get a separate vote, instead of having one vote for the whole state.
statement
\the states have a right to an equality of representation. this is secured to us by our present articles of confederation; we are in possession of this privilege.\ - luther martin, maryland delegate
\i now think the number of representatives should bear some proportion to the number of the represented, and that the decisions should be by the majority of members, not by the majority of the states.\ - benjamin franklin, pennsylvania delegate
\it cannot be denied that all the states stand on the footing of equal sovereignty...the representatives must be based on the states, not...the people.\ - william paterson, new jersey delegate
meaning

Explanation:

1. Match Luther Martin's statement: He argues states already have equal representation via the Articles of Confederation, and this right should not be lost.
2. Match Benjamin Franklin's statement: He advocates for representation proportional to population, with individual representatives voting (not state-wide votes).
3. Match William Paterson's statement: He asserts states are equal sovereign entities, so representation should be based on states, not population.

Answer:

• "The states have a right to an equality of representation. This is secured to us by our present articles of confederation; we are in possession of this privilege." - Luther Martin, Maryland delegate

Meaning: States are already equal under the current government. It would not be fair for people to lose that right.

• "I now think the number of representatives should bear some proportion to the number of the represented, and that the decisions should be by the majority of members, not by the majority of the states." - Benjamin Franklin, Pennsylvania delegate

Meaning: A state's representation in Congress should reflect the number of people in the state, Each representative in Congress should get a separate vote, instead of having one vote for the whole state.

• "It cannot be denied that all the states stand on the footing of equal sovereignty...The representatives must be [based on] the states, not...the people." - William Paterson, New Jersey delegate

Meaning: Each state is an equal and independent political entity. So, each state's representation should be equal and not based on population.