jan 1, 1787 - Great Compromise
Description:
Who: Congress, Madison, Small states vs. Large states.What: 2 separate branches in the legislature. Compromise between Virginia and New Jersey plans.
When: 1787.
Where: US.
Why: Compromise between big and small states, North and South. Commerce and slavery issues.
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Date:
jan 1, 1787
Now
~ 239 years ago