Lesson 8.1: Early Quarrels and Accomplisments

Question 1

What issue did the Land Ordinance of 1785 address?

Answer 1

The Land Ordinance of 1785 addressed the issue of how to divide the western lands acquired by the United States in the Treaty of Paris.

Question 2

What were the rules of the Northwest Ordinance?

Answer 2

• When a territory has 5,000 free adult males, it can elect its own legislature. * When the population reaches 60,000, a territory can apply for statehood. * Settlers have the same rights and privileges as other citizens. * Slavery is banned