The new jersey plan: was mainly supported by the smaller, less populated states. contained a gradual emancipation requirement that proved quite controversial. was a thinly disguised attempt to resurrect monarchy in america. found its greatest support from the pennsylvania and massachusetts delegations. called for a radical departure from the articles of confederation in every way.

was mainly supported by the smaller, less populated states.

Explanation:

The New Jersey Plan was popularly known as the Small State Plan. It is also called by the name "Paterson Plan" named after William Paterson, a New Jersey statesman.

It is a plan to structure the government of the United States. However it in contrast with the Virginia Plan.

The New Jersey Plan of William Paterson proposed "one vote per state" thus presenting unicameral legislature.

This New Jersey Plan was however got support from the less populated and smaller states which favors their desires.

Thus the answer is "was mainly supported by the smaller, less populated states."

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