Read the quotation concerning the importance of compromise during debates at the Constitutional Convention and answer the question.
When a broad table is to be made, and the edges of planks do not fit, the artist takes a little from both, and makes a good joint. In like manner, here, both sides must part from some of their demands, in order that they may join in some accommodating proposition.
— Benjamin Franklin, Constitutional Convention, June 30, 1787
The Great Compromise was the resolution to a central debate at the convention. Which issue did the agreement resolve?
A
Large and small states disagreed on the structure of the legislature and equality of representation.
B
Northern and southern states disagreed on the structure of the legislature and equality of representation.
C
Anti-Federalists argued that the document did not ensure the protection of individual liberties.
D
Federalists argued that the document did not ensure the protection of individual liberties.