Chapter 5: Northwest Territory/Northwest Ordinance

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Soldiers who fought in war

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Veterans

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A document that describes the system of government and founding principles of a state, nation, or organization

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Constitution

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This law allowed Congress to divide the Northwest Territory into 3 to 5 separate territories. Also, it established governments for each territory.

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Northwest Ordinance

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Beliefs that support democracy, such as freedom, justice, and equality

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Democratic Ideals

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A territory could apply for statehood once 60,000 free people resided in a territory

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Statehood

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Included lands located south of the Great Lakes, north and west of the Ohio River, and east of the Mississippi River

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Northwest Territory

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How many steps are there to statehood?

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3

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Congress appoints a governor, secretary, and 3 judges to govern people in a territory

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1st Step to Statehood

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Population of the territory includes at least 5,000 free adult males. Residents elect political leaders.

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2nd Step to Statehood

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Population reaches 60,000 free men and women, territory applies for statehood. Representatives draft a state constitution and give to the U.S. Congress for approval.

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3rd Step to Statehood