Topic 5 Vocabulary

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Republic

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A government ruled by the people through elected representatives.

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Ordinance of 1785

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A process to divide and sell land north of the Ohio River.

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Northwest Ordinance of 1787

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Created 3-5 territories that could later become states (60,000 people). North of Ohio River, east of Mississippi.

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Land Act of 1800

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Law made it easier to buy land in the Northwest Territory. Land cost $2/acre.

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Shays's Rebellion

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Farmers were mad over taxes and losing their property. Daniel Shays led a rebellion where farmers forced courts to close.

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Manumission

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The freeing of individual enslaved persons.

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Virginia Plan

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Called for a strong national government - states with big population liked this option.

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New Jersey Plan

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Less power for the national government but more power for individual states.

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3/5ths Compromise

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Every 5 enslaved persons would count as three people in the state’s population.

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Bill of Rights

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A list of important rights and freedoms.