How was representation in congress to be based according to the terms of the great comprise?

The Great Compromise, reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, established a bicameral legislature in Congress. Representation in the House of Representatives would be based on the population of each state, ensuring larger states had more influence. In contrast, the Senate would provide equal representation, with each state having two senators, regardless of population size, thereby balancing the interests of both populous and smaller states. This compromise was crucial in garnering support for the new Constitution.