The Great Compromise: Crafting America’s Balancing Act
Words: 436 1264Picture it: Philadelphia, 1787. It's sweltering, and the future of a fledgling nation hangs in the balance. The bigwigs at the Constitutional Convention are in a real pickle over how to divvy up power in Congress. The big states want more say, while the little guys are worried about getting steamrolled. It's a classic David and Goliath showdown, but instead of slingshots and stones, it's about seats and votes. Enter the Great Compromise, a brainchild of the Connecticut crew, Roger […]