USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

SHAYS REBELLION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
According to the Northwest Ordinance, Congress forbid wars against the Native Americans.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Provisions of the Northwest Ordinance presaged several provisions of the Constitution and the First Amendment and announced a prohibition of slavery in the states to be formed out of the territories.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under the ordinance, slavery was forever outlawed from the lands of the Northwest Territory, freedom of religion and other civil liberties were guaranteed, the resident Indians were promised decent treatment, and education was provided for.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 provided a path for western territories to become states. Most important it prohibited slavery in that region and guaranteed certain civil rights for citizens.

Detailed explanation-4: -On July 13, 1787, Congress passed the Northwest Ordinance-an act that established a framework for governing the Northwest Territory, admitting new states, and protecting the civil liberties of settlers. It also banned slavery in the new territories.

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