Describe one major conflict that had to be compromised in order for the Constitution to be ratified. Describe the origins of the conflict, the compromise that was chosen, and any long-term effects that the compromise may have had on American history.

One of the most important compromises that had to occur in order for the Constitution to be ratified was what is known as the Connecticut Compromise. The Connecticut Compromise was an agreement that was reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. One of the most important effects of this was the fact that it established how each state was to be represented under the US Constitution.

The compromise established a bicameral legislature. The lower house (House of Representatives) would follow a proportional representation, while the upper house (Senate) would be weighted equally among the states, with each state having two representatives.

This agreement was an attempt to reconcile the interests of small and large states, so that they would be more willing to ratify the Constitution. The effect of such a compromise was the structure in the legislature that continues to our days.