Exploring the Northwest Ordinance of 1787

The video discusses the Treaty of Paris in 1783, which ended the American Revolutionary War and established the new boundaries of the United States. It covers the acquisition of Western lands after the French and Indian War and the subsequent Proclamation of 1763, which restricted settlements west of the Appalachian Mountains. The imposition of British taxes on the colonists led to the Declaration of Independence. The video also explains the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, which set the framework for admitting new states, resulting in the creation of states like Ohio, Indiana, and others.

What year did the Treaty of Paris officially end the War of Independence?

• 1776

• 1800

• 1783

• 1791

Which river marked the western boundary of the new United States after the Treaty of Paris?

• Hudson River

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Missouri River

Which country did Great Britain acquire the Western Lands from after the French and Indian War?

• Spain

• Portugal

• France

• Netherlands

What was the main reason for the British issuing the Proclamation of 1763?

• To expand settlements

• To restrict colonial trade

• To prevent conflicts with Native Americans

• To increase taxes

What was the colonists' reaction to the Proclamation of 1763?

• They were supportive

• They were furious

• They were indifferent

• They were pleased

What did the new taxes imposed by the British on the colonists aim to cover?

• Trade deficits

• Military protection costs

• Infrastructure development

• Colonial administration costs

What significant document was a direct result of the colonial discontent with British policies?

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

What was the name of the plan developed to manage the new territories after the American Revolution?

• The Land Ordinance

• The Northwest Ordinance

• The Homestead Act

• The Missouri Compromise

How many free males owning at least 50 acres of land were required for an area to elect an assembly under the Northwest Ordinance?

• 1,000

• 5,000

• 15,000

• 10,000

Which state was originally a western county of Virginia before becoming a separate state in 1792?

• Indiana

• Ohio

• Tennessee

• Kentucky