Northwest Ordinance Civil Liberties

Mr. Ramage discusses the Articles of Confederation, highlighting their failures but also celebrating the success of the Northwest Ordinance. The ordinance provided a process for territories to become states, banned slavery in new territories, and set aside land for public education. It also included civil liberties that would later appear in the Bill of Rights. Ohio was the first state to emerge from this ordinance, making it a significant topic for study.

What was one major accomplishment of Congress under the Articles of Confederation?

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The establishment of a national bank

• The passage of the Northwest Ordinance

• The creation of the Bill of Rights

What was the first state to emerge from the Northwest Ordinance?

• Illinois

• Indiana

• Michigan

• Ohio

What was a key feature of the Northwest Ordinance regarding statehood?

• Immediate statehood upon settlement

• Statehood granted by presidential decree

• Statehood based on economic output

• A structured process for achieving statehood

What was the minimum population required for a territory to elect its own assembly?

• 5,000 people of any demographic

• 15,000 people

• 5,000 adult white male property owners

• 10,000 people

Which group was allowed to vote in the territories under the Northwest Ordinance?

• All adults over 21

• Adult white males who owned property

• All adult males

• All citizens

What did the Northwest Ordinance specifically prohibit in new territories?

• The establishment of new cities

• The spread of slavery

• The construction of railroads

• The formation of political parties

What was one educational provision of the Northwest Ordinance?

• Religious schooling

• Mandatory private schooling

• Government-supported public education

• Free college education

Which freedoms were emphasized in the Northwest Ordinance?

• Freedom of movement and right to education

• Freedom of the press and right to bear arms

• Religious freedom and freedom of speech

• Right to privacy and freedom of assembly

How did the Northwest Ordinance influence future constitutional rights?

• It created the first political parties

• It established the Supreme Court

• It laid the groundwork for the Bill of Rights

• It introduced the concept of a federal government

What was a significant civil liberty included in the Northwest Ordinance?

• Right to a fair trial

• Right to bear arms

• Freedom of speech

• Right to vote for all citizens