MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
THE ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION
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Question
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Which strong feature of the Articles of Confederation created a method for western territories to become states?
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The ability to sign peace treaties
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Shays’ Rebellion
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Northwest Ordinance
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60, 000 Ordinance
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -Despite the drawbacks of the Articles of Confederation, the laws Congress created relating to the Northwest Territory proved to be a major success. These laws defined the basic rights of settlers and established federal support for education.
Detailed explanation-3: -The ordinance was passed by the Continental Congress on July 13, 1787, and affirmed, with slight modifications, by the U.S. Congress on August 7, 1789.
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