CS 5 Land and Northwest Ordinances Overview

What was the main purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To provide a framework for governing new territories

• To create a national bank

• To declare independence from Britain

Which ordinance laid the foundations for settlement, governance, and education in the United States?

• The Land Ordinance of 1790

• The Northwest Ordinance of 1787

• The Southern Ordinance of 1785

• The Eastern Ordinance of 1795

What was the first stage in the process for a territory to become a state according to the Northwest Ordinance?

• Drafting a state constitution

• Establishing a legislature

• Congress appointing a governor, secretary, and judges

• Sending a non-voting delegate to Congress

At what population could a territory apply for statehood under the Northwest Ordinance?

• 10,000 free inhabitants

• 5,000 free adult males

• 60,000 free inhabitants

• 100,000 free inhabitants

Which natural right was explicitly protected by the Northwest Ordinance?

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Freedom of religion

• Right to privacy

What was one of the most significant provisions of the Northwest Ordinance?

• Establishment of new states

• Ban on slavery in the Northwest Territory

• Creation of a new government

• Expansion of trade routes

What did the ordinance emphasize as important for fostering a strong and informed citizenry?

• Military training

• Economic development

• Education

• Religious practices

What was the purpose of Section 16 in each township according to the Land Ordinance of 1785?

• Military training grounds

• Maintenance of public schools

• Establishment of trade centers

• Development of transportation systems

What did the Land Ordinance of 1785 establish?

• A system for electing officials

• A standardized system for surveying and selling western lands

• A new form of government

• A network of trade routes

What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 ensure regarding future states?

• They would have more power than the original 13 states.

• They would enter the Union on equal footing with the original 13 states.

• They would be required to abolish slavery immediately.

• They would have no rights guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution.