The Connecticut Compromise, also known as the Great Compromise, was an agreement reached during the Constitutional Convention of 1787. It aimed to resolve disputes between states with large populations and those with smaller populations regarding representation in the new government. The compromise established a bicameral legislature, consisting of the House of Representatives, where representation is based on population, and the Senate, where each state has equal representation with two senators. This compromise was crucial in shaping the structure of the United States Congress and helped to ensure that both populous and less populous states had a fair voice in the legislative process. By balancing the interests of different states, the Connecticut Compromise played a significant role in the ratification of the U.S. Constitution.