By far, the most intense debate at the Constitutional Convention involved the issue of slavery and resulted in the Great Compromise.

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The most intense debate at the Constitutional Convention involved the issue of representation in Congress and resulted in the Great Compromise, which established a bicameral legislature with proportional representation in the House of Representatives and equal representation in the Senate. While slavery was a contentious issue at the Convention, it was not the main topic of debate for the Great Compromise.

By Far, the Most Intense Debate at the Constitutional Convention