Why did the framers of the Constitution believe that the Senate would be more responsive to national interests than the House?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Senators were indirectly elected by state legislatures (before the 17th Amendment) and served longer terms (six years), which the framers believed would make them more insulated from public opinion and therefore more likely to consider the long-term national interest rather than local or short-term interests.

Why Did the Framers of the Constitution Believe That the Senate