NW Ordinance

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Which governing document influenced the Northwest Ordinance? Options: US Constitution, Articles of Confederation, Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights

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Articles of Confederation

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What was the main goal of the Northwest Ordinance?

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To provide a system for creating new states

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What was required for a territory to apply for statehood? A population of 5,000 people, A written request to Congress, A population of 60,000 people, Support from neighboring states

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A population of 60,000 people

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How did the Northwest Ordinance handle slavery in the territory?

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It banned slavery in the Northwest Territory.

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What was the importance of setting aside land for schools?

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It showed that education was considered essential for the new territories.

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What was the Northwest Ordinance?

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The process of adding new states to the union.

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Which principle was emphasized by the Northwest Ordinance? Options: Freedom of religion, A strong central government, Equal rights for new states

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All of the above

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What rights did the Northwest Ordinance promise to settlers?

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Freedom of religion and trial by jury

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Why is the Northwest Ordinance still considered a key achievement?

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It balanced expansion with rules promoting equality and freedom.

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Why is the Northwest Ordinance important?

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It explains how states will enter the Union