USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 ____
A
proved the Articles of Confederation were useless
B
drafted all the Americans in the Northwest to serve for 4 years
C
determined that slavery would be allowed in the Northwest
D
established a system for settlement of new land gained after the war
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Also known as the Ordinance of 1787, the Northwest Ordinance established a government for the Northwest Territory, outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union, and guaranteed that newly created states would be equal to the original thirteen states.

Detailed explanation-2: -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.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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