At the constitutional convention, what did the smaller states have to fear about the virginia plan? what did the delegate from new jersey propose instead? a. they feared a strong federal government. he proposed three branches of government that would have a single representative from each state. b. they feared that the larger states could easily outvote them in congress. he proposed a one-house legislation in which each state would have one vote. c. they feared that the larger states would secede from the union. he proposed a bill banning secession from the union for three years. d. they feared that trade competition from the larger states would drive up the cost of goods. he proposed a law establishing a national sales tax limit.