MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
NORTHWEST ORDINANCE
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Freedom to own a business
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Freedom of religion
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the right to bear arms (own weapons)
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freedom to be president
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Detailed explanation-1: -They included a right to habeas corpus, trial by jury, bail, no cruel and unusual punishments, and due process of law. The governments were bound to protect property rights and the right to contract. Perhaps most significantly, Article VI of the Northwest Ordinance banned slavery in the territory.
Detailed explanation-2: -(8) (9) (10) The Northwest Ordinance established a democratic form of government. Slavery was forbidden in the Northwest Territory. All government officials were elected by the people. The Northwest Ordinance gave settlers a bill of rights.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Northwest Ordinance chartered a government for the Northwest Territory, provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory.