Northwest Territory and Northwest Ordinance Quiz for Grace

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance?

• To establish a process for admitting new states to the Union and to provide a framework for governing the Northwest Territory

• To ban all forms of government in the Northwest Territory

• To establish a monarchy in the Northwest Territory

• To create a separate country in the Northwest Territory

How did settlers establish settlements in the Northwest Territory?

• By purchasing land, clearing it, and building homes and infrastructure.

• By negotiating with Native American tribes for land rights

• By waiting for the government to provide free land and resources

• By importing pre-built homes and infrastructure from Europe

How were the people living in the NW Territory supposed to interact with the Native Americans?

• They interacted violently and were hostile.

• They were supposed to treat them fairly and with decent behavior.

• There were no interactions between Native Americans and settlers.

• They were supposed to fight each other.

How was the land divided in the Northwest Territory?

• Into provinces

• Into townships

• Into states

• Into countries

Who was responsible for keeping the peace between the settlers and the Native Americans in the NW Territory?

• Arthur Saint Clair

  (the governor)

• Abraham Lincoln

  (the president)

• Arthur Weasley

  (Ron Weasley's dad)

• Albert Einstein

What were the requirements for a territory to become a state under the Northwest Ordinance?

• Population of at least 60,000, republican form of government, and prohibition of slavery

• Population of at least 100,000, monarchy form of government, and allowance of slavery

• Population of at least 50,000, democratic form of government, and mandatory slavery

• Population of at least 70,000, socialist form of government, and legalization of slavery

How did the Northwest Ordinance address the issue of slavery in the Northwest Territory?

• Legalized slavery

• Ignored the issue of slavery

• Encouraged slavery

• Prohibited slavery

What role did the Northwest Territory play in shaping the future of the United States?

• It opened up new lands for settlement and expansion, leading to the westward expansion of the country.

• It led to increased tensions with European countries

• It caused the United States to shrink in size

• It had no impact on the future of the United States

What states make up the Northwest Territory?

• Michigan, Ohio, Washington, Indiana, Pennsylvania

• Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana

• Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, Idaho, Mogadore

• Montana, Ohio, Washington, Idaho, Indiana

Why did congress decide to use land to help pay debts?

• Because of the high cost of fighting in the American Revolution, the US had many debts.

• Because they needed more land.

• Because they needed to keep the Native Americans happy.

• Because they didn't want to pay with real money.