Articles of Confederation and Northwest Ordinance

The video discusses the creation of the Northwest Territory under the Articles of Confederation, highlighting its success in establishing federal dominion and a process for admitting new states. It explores the principles of the Northwest Ordinance, such as freedom and equality, and contrasts them with the failures of the Articles, including the lack of a strong central government. The impact on Native Americans is also examined, noting displacement despite promises of fair treatment. The video concludes with feedback on the presentation.

What was one of the key achievements of the Northwest Ordinance under the Articles of Confederation?

• Creating a process for admitting new states

• Signing the Treaty of Paris

• Establishing a national currency

• Forming a national army

Which principle was NOT part of the Northwest Ordinance?

• Freedom

• Equality

• Popular sovereignty

• Monarchy

What was a significant compromise in the Northwest Ordinance?

• Allowing slavery in new states

• Prohibiting slavery in the territories

• Granting independence to territories

• Establishing a monarchy

What was a key reason for incorporating new territories as equal states?

• To maintain colonial control

• To ensure equal rights and representation

• To limit their economic growth

• To prevent them from joining other countries

What was a major failure of the Articles of Confederation?

• Strong executive branch

• Lack of a national currency

• Inability to enforce treaties

• Excessive federal power

Which of the following was NOT a failure of the Articles of Confederation?

• Lack of a national military

• Difficulty in amending legislation

• Strong central government

• Inability to regulate trade

What was a major impact of the Articles of Confederation on interstate commerce?

• It facilitated free trade

• It unified trade laws

• It made commerce difficult

• It established a single currency

How did the Northwest Ordinance affect Native Americans?

• It granted them full citizenship

• It led to their displacement

• It provided them with new territories

• It established trade agreements

What was the intention of the Northwest Ordinance regarding Native Americans?

• To treat them as equals

• To exclude them from new territories

• To relocate them to reservations

• To integrate them into state governments

What was highlighted in the feedback section about the presenters?

• Their use of historical perspectives

• Their lack of preparation

• Their focus on modern issues

• Their disregard for scholarly references