(Political) Writing Wednesday 2/7: Northwest Ordinance

How did the Northwest Ordinance impact the expansion of the United States?

• It resulted in the division of the United States into separate countries

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

• It led to the establishment of a monarchy in the new states

• It established a process for admitting new states to the Union.

What were the conditions for a territory to apply for statehood under the Northwest Ordinance?

• Population of at least 100,000 and a communist form of government

• Population of at least 10,000 and a monarchy form of government

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

• Population of at least 50,000 and a dictatorship form of government

What was the significance of the prohibition of slavery in the Northwest Ordinance?

• It established the principle of no slavery in the new territories and set a precedent for future anti-slavery legislation.

• It allowed for the expansion of slavery into new territories

• It had no impact on the issue of slavery in the new territories

• It only applied to a small portion of the new territories

What were the implications of the Northwest Ordinance on Native American land rights?

• Increased protection of Native American land rights

• No impact on Native American land rights

• Expansion of Native American territories

• Displacement and loss of land for Native American tribes

What role did the Northwest Ordinance play in shaping the principles of American government and democracy?

• It led to the establishment of a dictatorship in the territories

• It promoted the idea of equality and individual rights by guaranteeing certain rights to the inhabitants of the territories.

• It had no impact on the principles of American government and democracy

• It promoted the idea of monarchy and absolute rule

What was the name Congress gave to the lands that were won from the British after the Revolution?

• Northwest Territory
• Indian Territory
• Canada
• Black Swamp

The Land Ordinance of 1785 called for lands west of these mountains to be measured.

• Andes
• Alps
• Appalachian
• Rocky