A primary source is an original document or artifact that comes from the period of time being studied. Someone from that time period actually wrote, created, or used it. Examples of primary sources include diaries, letters, oral histories, eyewitness accounts, and artifacts, such as tools, clothes, and laws. For this assignment, you will examine a primary source, the 1787 Virginia Plan. Conduct Internet research to locate and read a copy of the plan. Since the document was written over 200 years ago, you may also want to locate a transcript of the document to support your understanding.
In the space below, write one to two paragraphs analyzing the purpose of the Virginia Plan.