Three-Fifths Compromise: The Three-Fifths Compromise was an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention that counted three-fifths of enslaved individuals towards both representation and taxation purposes. This compromise benefited southern large states that had substantial slave populations.
Virginia Plan: The Virginia Plan was a proposal put forward by delegates from larger states during the Constitutional Convention. It called for representation in Congress based on population size, giving more power to larger states.
New Jersey Plan: The New Jersey Plan was an alternative proposal presented by delegates from smaller states during the Constitutional Convention. It advocated for equal representation for all states regardless of their population, providing greater influence to smaller states.