Building a Nation

The passage of the Land Ordinance of 1785 meant that

• Settlers could buy formerly public lands.

• Public lands would be auctioned to the highest bidders.

• New territories could be divided into townships that could be sold.

• The United States was now claiming territory that was also claimed by Britain.

To become a state according to the Northwest Ordinance, a territory had to have

• population of 60,000 free settlers.

• permission from surrounding states.

• a bill of rights.

• a functioning education system.

In which of the following ways did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 contribute to the future development of the United States?

• Establishes a pattern for growth and guidelines for statehood.

• Demonstrated cooperation between American Indians and settlers.

• Established growth of the cotton industry northwest of the Mississippi

• It first established the townships under the Articles of Confederation.

Why were people who were opposed to slavery both happy and dissatisfied with the article above? [Check the two that apply]

• It outlawed both slavery and involuntary servitude.

• It allowed escaped slaves to be captured and returned to slavery.

• It required residents to pay for the capture and return of escaped slaves.

• It allowed convicted criminals to be placed into servitude as punishment.

Which event belongs in box 5?

• Shays is invited to attend the upcoming convention in Philadelphia.

• Massachusetts leaders lower taxes on farmers.

• Shays’ army attacks the state militia.

• The Massachusetts militia arrests Shays and other leaders.

The graph above illustrates the rules for settling what new area of the United States?

• Spanish Florida

• Transylvania Purchase

• 13 colonies

• Northwest Territory

The Articles of Confederation was important MAINLY because they

• named the country "The United States of America."

• protected the rights and liberties of American citizens.

• forbade states to enter into treaties without approval from Congress.

• held the country together prior to the implementation of the Constitution.

Which of these was the first government of the United States?

• Constitution

• Mayflower Compact

• Articles of Confederation

• Declaration of Independence

Which situation could NOT have occurred under the Articles of Confederation?

• Congress could ask states for money

• a postal service could deliver mail

• the President could be removed from office

• states could decide not to follow national law

Which is true regarding the structure of the national government under the Articles of Confederation?

• The only Federal institution was Congress, and there was no president or national court system.

• The only Federal institution was the national court system, and there was no president or Congress.

• The only Federal institution was the president, and there was no Congress or national court system.

• The Federal government was divided into three separate branches: the executive, legislative, and judicial.