Lewis And Clark Flashcards
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Northwest Territory
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Northwest Territory- The land north of the Ohio River & was created into 5 states.
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Frontier Line
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Frontier Line- The land between civilization and wilderness.
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Surveyed
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Surveyed- To measure land to determine the exact boundaries of a given area. Used for townships
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Northwest Ordinance
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Northwest Ordinance- The 1787 law that set forth a plan of government for the townships 36 sq miles at one dollar an acre in the Northwest Territory. Created by Thomas Jefferson. The law banned slavery, gave freedom of religion and trial by jury. 60,000 citizens in territory to apply for statehood.
