STAAR Review: Early Republic

The American continents, by the free and independent condition which they have assumed and maintain, are henceforth not to be considered as subjects for colonization by any European powers.

-​ (a)  

The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations is in extending our commercial relations, to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements, let them be fulfilled with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.

-​ (a)  

Also known as the Ordinance of 1787, the ​ (a)   established a government..., outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union, and guaranteed that newly created states would be ​ (b)   to the original ​ (c)   states. Considered one of the most important legislative acts of the Confederation Congress, this document also protected civil ​ (d)   and outlawed ​ (e)   in the new territories.

’Tis our true policy to steer clear of permanent Alliances, with any portion of the foreign world—So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it....But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.

-​ ​ (a)  

’Tis our true policy to steer clear of ​ (a)   , with any portion of the foreign world—So far, I mean, as we are now at liberty to do it....But in my opinion, it is unnecessary and would be unwise to extend them.

The Northwest Ordinance was a process for admitting ___ ______ into the Union.

(a)