Northwest Ordinance of 1787 Flashcards
Second Continental Congress
A group of people who feared individual freedom could be lost because of too much gov. power - created a loose confederation of states
Articles Of Confederation
A group of articles that helped establish the government of America
What was the main focus of the Northwest Ordinance?
To govern the northwest territory and establish a plan for admitting new states into the union
Which stage of the Northwest Ordinance had a group of leaders selected to rule the land?
The First Stage
Which stage of the Northwest Ordinance would allow citizens to elect their own representatives?
The Second Stage
Which stage of the Northwest Ordinance would allow the state to form its own constitution and draft a state constitution to submit to congress?
The Third Stage
Democratic features of the Northwest Ordinance
Equality of states, Establishment of Civil Liberties, Education
What are some examples of civil liberties?
Freedom of worship, trial by jury, freedom of speech, habeas corpus, due process of law, abolishing slavery, proportional representation, and (some) right to vote.
Land Ordinance of 1785
Provided education by setting aside land for each state government to use for education purposes
Indian Affairs
New land could not be taken from native Americans and no harming native Americans.
Established the precedent by which a president would select advisors to head executive departments
One example of the Northwest Ordinance
