Northwest Ordinance

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What type of government did the Northwest Ordinance create in the new states?

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Republic

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Which precedent can be found in the Northwest Ordinance? Options: Right to own slaves, Right to trial by jury, Universal right to vote

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Right to trial by jury

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Which state was included in the Northwest Ordinance?

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Ohio

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Which of the following was NOT part of the Northwest Ordinance? Right to Trial by Jury, Free Public Education, Freedom of Religion, Universal Suffrage

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Universal Suffrage

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What did the Northwest Ordinance say about slavery?

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Slavery was outlawed

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What is an ordinance?

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A rule, law or decree

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Under what governing document was the Northwest Ordinance created?

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The Articles of Confederation

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What did the Northwest Ordinance say about punishments?

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No cruel or unusual punishments were allowed

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What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

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to set a path to statehood and establish rights for settlers

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Is the Articles of Confederation still in effect today?

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No, there is a new constitution