Effects of the Revolutionary War

How did the Declaration of Independence change the way some people viewed slavery?

• It said that each person has the right to life and liberty.

• It began with a list of basic freedoms.

• It made states outlaw slavery.

• It declared that people of all colors must be treated exactly the same.

What caused Congress to pay soldiers with land?

• The government didn't have enough money to pay all of the soldiers.

• The government wanted to make a reason for more people to move into Indian Territory.

• The members of Congress wanted to keep all of the money for themselves.

• The government wanted soldiers to homestead all of the land east of the Appalachian Mountains before people began moving into Indian Territory.

What was the effect of the Treaty of Greenville?

• Many Native American tribes lost their land in the Northwest Territory.

• Congress agreed to keep settlers off Native American land.

• Native Americans began to trust the U.S. government to take care of them.

• All fighting between the Native Americans and settlers stopped completely.

What argument did Elizabeth Freeman use to win her freedom in court?

• She argued that all people are born equal.

• She argued that her owner was cruel.

• She argued that slavery had been abolished.

• She argued that she had a right to vote.

Who formed the nation's first abolitionist group?

• enslaved workers

• Native Amerians

• planters

• Quakers

Which state was the first to abolish slavery?

• Georgia

• Maryland

• Massachuesetts

• Virginia

What did the Northwest Ordinance say about slavery?

• It allowed slavery in the Northwest Territory.

• It said slavery would not be allowed in states formed from the Northwest Territory.

• It said that each state in the Northwest Territory could decide whether to allow slavery.

• It did not mention slavery.

What, if anything, is the difference between a state and a territory?

• There is no difference.

• A territory is not represented in the national government.

• A territory is much larger than a state.

• A state has more people living in it.