The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
A worksheet exploring the historical context, provisions, and significance of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 for Grade 11 Social Studies students.
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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787
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Read each question carefully and provide thoughtful answers based on your knowledge of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787. Refer to the provided map when necessary.
Refer to the map below for questions about the geographic scope of the Northwest Ordinance.
1. What was the primary purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
To establish a national banking system.
To organize newly acquired western lands into states.
To declare war on Great Britain.
To amend the Articles of Confederation.
2. Which of the following was a significant provision of the Northwest Ordinance regarding slavery?
It allowed slavery in all new territories.
It prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory.
It mandated the expansion of slavery into new states.
It left the decision on slavery to individual settlers.
3. The Northwest Ordinance provided a plan for admitting new to the Union on an equal footing with the original states.
4. One of the key principles established by the Ordinance was the protection of and religious freedom.
5. The Ordinance also set aside land for the support of , demonstrating the importance placed on public education.
6. The Northwest Ordinance was passed under the U.S. Constitution.
True
False
7. The Northwest Ordinance encouraged fair dealings with Native American tribes.
True
False
8. Explain how the Northwest Ordinance addressed the issue of westward expansion and the creation of new states.
9. Discuss the long-term impact of the Northwest Ordinance on the development of the United States, particularly concerning civil liberties and education.