American History: Key Figures and Events

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Who was Daniel Boone?

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Pioneer who explored Kentucky and cleared the Wilderness Road from Virginia to Kentucky; known as 'the Great Pathfinder'.

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What was the Land Ordinance of 1785?

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It divided the Northwest Territory into townships.

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What was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

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A plan of government for the Northwest Territories.

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What is Kentucky known for in early American history?

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Land west of the colonies explored by Daniel Boone.

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What was the Wilderness Road?

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A trail cleared by Daniel Boone for settlers to travel west to Kentucky.

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What is Boonesborough?

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A Kentucky fort named to honor Daniel Boone.

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What was the first settled area in the Northwest Territory?

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Ohio Territory.

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What were three important standards in the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

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Complete freedom of religion, support of education through taxes, no slavery.

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Who was Meriweather Lewis?

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Leader of the expedition to explore the Louisiana Territory.

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Who was William Clark?

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Assisted in exploring the Louisiana Territory.