How did the great compromise settle the issue of representation in Congress?

Small states wanted equal representation, and large states wanted representation based on population. Under the compromise, all states were represented equally in the Senate.

Explanation:

regarding the law, the 15th amendment was specifically designed thinking in the rights of black free men.

even though ratified on february 3, 1870, the promise of the 15th amendment would not be fully applied for a long time.poll taxes and literacy tests would allow southern states disenfranchise african americans. only in 1965 the voting rights for african americans would be actually able to vote in the south.

in 1965, president johnson signed the voting rights act, which aimed to overcome legal barriers that prevented african americans from voting as it was guaranteed by the 15th amendment to the u.s. constitution.

a. by accepting the election of president abraham lincoln in 1860 and convincing other southern states to do the same