Why did the Virginia plan want 2 houses?

The Virginia Plan proposed a bicameral legislature to ensure a more balanced representation of the states in the national government. By having two houses, it aimed to provide both proportional representation based on population in the lower house and equal representation for states in the upper house. This structure was designed to prevent any single group from gaining too much power and to encourage deliberation and compromise in the legislative process. Ultimately, it sought to create a more effective and equitable system of governance.