Land Ordinance and Northwest Ordinance

What was the main purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

(a)  

• To survey and sell western lands
• To establish a national bank

• To create a federal army

• To negotiate with Native Americans

What important provision did the Land Ordinance of 1785 include for education?

• It funded private schools

• It provided free education for all children

• It established universities in each state

• It set aside one section in each township for public schools

What was a major prohibition of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

(a)  

• Slavery was prohibited in the Northwest Territory
• Alcohol was banned in the Northwest Territory

• Trade with foreign nations was restricted

• Native American languages were banned

What was the population requirement for a territory to apply for statehood under the Northwest Ordinance?

(a)  

• 60,000 free inhabitants
• 10,000 free inhabitants

• 100,000 free inhabitants

• 5,000 free inhabitants

How did the Land Ordinance of 1785 promote education?

• By setting aside land for public schools

• By funding private tutors

• By building universities

• By providing scholarships

What was the first step for a territory to become a state according to the Northwest Ordinance?

(a)  

• Territory Government with a governor and judges ap
• Electing a representative assembly

• Drafting a state constitution

• Reaching a population of 60,000