MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855
MANIFEST DESTINY
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Question
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How many people had to move in a territory in order for that territory to apply for statehood?
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25, 000
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50, 000
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60, 000
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100, 000
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Northwest Territory must eventually comprise a minimum of three and a maximum of five states; an individual territory could be admitted to statehood in the union after having attained a population of 60, 000.
Detailed explanation-2: -When 60, 000 settlers resided in a territory, they could draft a constitution and petition for full statehood. The ordinance provided for civil liberties and public education within the new territories, but did not allow slavery.
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