The Challenges of Expansion flashcards

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Settling the Northwest

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The process of expanding the United States into new territories after the Treaty of Paris in 1783.

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Treaty of Paris 1783

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Britain ceded all land east of the Mississippi to the United States, doubling the country's size.

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Articles of Confederation

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The framework under which Congress made plans for settling new territories.

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Land Ordinance of 1785

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A law that established a process for surveying and selling land in the Northwest Territory.

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Ordinance

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A law or legal decree.

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Township Division

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Land divided into parcels small enough to be affordable but large enough to support a family.

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Religious Liberty

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Ensured religious freedom in the Northwest Territory.

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Statehood and Rights

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Statehood was based on the fulfillment of democratic rights.

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Role of Schools

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Played an important role in preserving liberty in the new territories.

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The early 1800s were a time of increased mobility for Americans.

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Many people moved from the original 13 states to territories in the South and West for new economic and social opportunities.