### 🇺🇸 Storyboard: The Great Compromise **Panel 1 – Virginia:** 🗣️ **Virginia:** “We agree that the new government should have **three branches**, and Congress should have the power to **tax and regulate interstate commerce**.” **Panel 2 – Virginia:** 🗣️ **Virginia:** “But we want **two houses in Congress** with **representation based on population**. States with more people should have more representatives!” **Panel 3 – New Jersey:** 🗣️ **New Jersey:** “We disagree! We want **one house in Congress**, and **each state should have one representative** so every state has an equal voice.” **Panel 4 – Connecticut:** 🗣️ **Connecticut:** “You both have good ideas. Why don't we **combine your plans**? But each of you will have to **give up one thing you want**.” **Panel 5 – Connecticut:** 🗣️ **Connecticut:** “Virginia, you agree to **equal representation** in one house. New Jersey, you agree to **two houses in Congress**.” **Panel 6 – Virginia:** 🗣️ **Virginia:** “Okay! We will accept **equal representation**.” **Panel 7 – New Jersey:** 🗣️ **New Jersey:** “And we will accept **two houses in Congress**.” **Panel 8 – Everyone:** 🤝 **Virginia & New Jersey:** “Agreed! We found a compromise!” 📚 **The Great Compromise:** **Two houses in Congress:** * **Senate:** Equal representation — each state gets 2 senators. * **House of Representatives:** Representation based on population. Ver más