As america began to expand westward, the northwest territory, also known as the territory northwest of the ohio, was a governmental region established within the early united states. Until about 1780 the lands of the northwest territory were claimed by several existing states, including new york and virginia. How to view crown land use area boundaries, make a map and search for an areaspecific land use policy or amendment online. The northwest ordinance, together with the earlier land ordinance of 1785, set aside a section of each new townships land for the support of public schools. Treaties and comprehensive land claims in canada map pdf, 3. They will then divide up the northwest territory into townships. Be it ordained by the united states in congress assembled, that the said territory, for the. Oct 19, 2016 oct 19, 2016 northwest ordinance map more stay safe and healthy. The northwest ordinance enacted july, 1787, was an organic act of the congress of the. The northwest territory council rock school district. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Also known as the ordinance of 1787, the northwest ordinance established a government for the northwest territory, outlined the process for. Maps of the original sizes of many of our original states handouts of the transcript of the northwest ordinance, one for.
Transcript of northwest ordinance 1787 printfriendly version. The northwest territory congress established the method for admitting new states to the union in the northwest ordinance of 1787. The northwest ordinance, federal proprietorship, and the. Northwest ordinance scroll past the dumb youtube ad and youll hit a bonanza of information, with a video lesson about the northwest ordinance, the actual text, and commentary on what it entails. In the northwest ordinance, congress claimed title to all the land within the northwest territory. The ordinance defined the boundaries of the states, excluded slavery and required that. Featuring 100 milestone documents of american history from the national archives. Transcript of northwest ordinance 1787 print friendly version december 12, 2007. Northwest ordinance legal definition of northwest ordinance. Americas organized territories needed to have organized fighting units, or. In 1787, the northwest ordinance officially organized the northwest territory for white settlement.
Students will answer fundamental questions on each act. In addition to punishment by fine, the city may, in accordance with state law, provide civil penalties for a violation of this ordinance, and institute any appropriate action or proceedings. This is located on the site or is available as a pdf with this lesson. On this date, the confederation congress approved an ordinance for the government of the territory of the united states, northwest of the river ohio, by a vote of 171. Religion, morality and knowledge, being necessary to. Lp 6a northwest territory map activity and primary sources. The maps below show the various stages that the northwest territories took, on the. Policy was to encourage education, because educated people could read the bible or any other book, and become more moral for being educated. One of the few exceptions was the northwest ordinance of 1787, which controlled the admission of the midwest states and laid the legal groundwork for their functioning. Why do you think this part of the northwest territory was the first to reach statehood. This was the northwest ordinance, which declared that the united states intended to settle the region north of the ohio river and east of the mississippi. The northwest ordinance of 1787 is considered part of americas organic law.
Location look at the map and find the first territor y to bec ome a state. The ordinance created the northwest territory, the first organized territory of the united states, from lands beyond the appalachian mountains, between british north america and the great lakes to the north and the ohio river to the south. Better known as the northwest ordinance, it provided a path toward statehood for the territories northwest of the ohio river, encompassing the area that would become the future states of illinois, indiana, michigan. The northwest territory also included part of a presentday state not labeled on the map or listed above. The northwest ordinance formally an ordinance for the government of the territory of the united states, northwest of the river ohio, and also known as the ordinance of 1787 enacted july, 1787, was an organic act of the congress of the confederation of the united states. The info graphic comic is also necessary to complete the northwest ordinance work sheet.
Language from the ordinance is found in state constitutions for 100 years. Jul 27, 2019 on this day in 1787, congress enacts the northwest ordinance, structuring settlement of the northwest territory and creating a policy for the addition of new states to the nation. Rewind a bit when the treaty of paris ended the revolutionary war in 1783, the u. The ordinance provided that new states in the northwest territory shared coequal status with the original thirteen states. Northwest ordinance 1787 nathan dane and rufus king. An ordinance amending the redmond comprehensive plan to adopt policies in the neighborhoods element related to the northwest design district and to amend map lu1, comprehensive land use plan to designate the property at the southwest corner of ne 124th street and willows road proctor property to design. The ordinance also established the northwest territory, which included the area that is now illinois, indiana, michigan, ohio, and wisconsin.
Map of northwest ordinance territories eastern state has the boundaries of the ohio river and pennsylvania map of indian nations the northwest ordinance of 1787 the beginning half of this document outlines that the land outlined in article 6 will be temporarily set up as areas that will eventually be brought into the. Northwest ordinance 1787 nathan dane and rufus king likely. Identify under the northwest ordinance, who or what approves a territorys proposed constitution before the territory becomes a state. Map price listpdf format production schedule for small scale mapspdf format. The northwest ordinance, adopted july, 1787, by the confederation congress, chartered a government for the northwest territory, provided a method for admitting new states to the union from the territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory. It predates the constitution by two months, but we dont celebrate it with fireworks. The northwest ordinance, officially known as the ordinance of 1787, created the northwest territory, organized its governing structure, and established the procedures by which territories were admitted as states to the union. Northwest ordinance exhibited here is the full printing of an ordinance for the government of the territory of the united states, north west of the river ohio.
Location look at the map and find the first territor y to. Identify the northwest territory as new territory the u. Us congress adopted northwest ordinance on july, 1787, the continental congress of the united states passed an important law. This ordinance, although amended in 1785 and supplanted with the ordinance of 1787, established a structure for the addition of new states born from new federal territories. The northwest ordinance, officially titled an ordinance for the government of the territory of the united states north west of the river ohio, was adopted by the confederation congress on july, 1787. Northwest ordinance definition of northwest ordinance at. The northwest ordinance made it a policy to teach reading. The northwest ordinance of 1787 significantly changed american history.
Above all, the ordinance of 1784 stated that the new states would enter the union equal to previously established states. Under his presidency, the northwest ordinance and united states constitution were passed. Northwest ordinance 1787 ut college of liberal arts. In 1787, it issued the northwest ordinance, authored by nathan dane. Considered to be one of the most important pieces of legislation passed by the congress of the confederation of the united states, it established a sovereign federal government, and the westward expansion of the nation through admission of new states. Maps canada lands surveys natural resources canada. The ordinance also required that the northwest territory be organized into at least three states, but no more than five. Northwest ordinance of 1787 legal definition of northwest. Also known as the ordinance of 1787, the northwest ordinance established a government for the northwest territory, outlined the process for admitting a new state to the union, and guaranteed. Includes images of original primary source documents, lesson plans, teacher and student competitions, and educational resources. Congress established the method for admitting new stat es to the u nion. Nov 19, 2018 the northwest ordinance of 1787 was a very early federal law passed by congress in the era of the articles of confederation.
Northwest ordinance map with images northwest ordinance. Apr 08, 2012 in its brief existence, the confederation congress passed little legislation of lasting import. Northwest ordinance 1787 the northwest ordinance, adopted july, 1787, by the confederation congress, chartered a government for the northwest territory, provided a method for admitting new states to the union from the territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory. Historians and civic leaders have claimed it is outranked in importance, among the state papers of the united states, only by the declaration of independence and the.
The northwest ordinance 1787 in early 1786, congress decided that it was necessary to provide some government to the settlements north of the ohio river. The authors of the northwest ordinance believed educated citizens were critical to the success of selfgovernment. On this day in 1787, congress enacts the northwest ordinance, structuring settlement of the northwest territory and creating a policy for the addition of new states to the nation. This land included all the previous british possessions east of the mississippi river.
The northwest ordinance of 1787 establishing government in the northwest territory was important to the new nation for many reasons. Northwest ordinance definition, the act of congress in 1787 providing for the government of the northwest territory and setting forth the steps by which its subdivisions might become states. Transcript of northwest ordinance 1787 printfriendly. The northwest ordinance of 1787 us house of representatives. Considered one of the most important legislative acts of the confederation congress, the northwest ordinance also protected civil liberties and outlawed slavery in. On may 10, 1786 a committee led by james monroe developed a plan to do so. This portion of the lesson can be completed individually, in pairs or small groups depending on teacher preference. The cover map, northwest territory 1787, was provided by the indiana historical society. Congress that established procedures for the settlement and incorporation of the northwest territory. Survey and mapping office maps and services lands department. The northwest ordinance kevin craig liberty under god. Identify under the northwest ordinance, who or what. The images contained within the pdf files available below are of publication quality and will print out at up. The northwest ordinance inspired a movement across the us later known as.
The northwest ordinance of 1787 was a very early federal law passed by congress in the era of the articles of confederation. Northwest ordinance 1787 as a territory grew in population, it would gain rights to selfgovernment. This is a fantastic pdf handout to use for teaching the land ordinance of 1785 and the northwest ordinance of 1787. The beginning half of this document outlines that the land. Oct 19, 2016 northwest ordinance map more stay safe and healthy. Location look at the map and find the first territory to become a state. The northwest ordinance of 1787 bringing history home. A map of the northwest territory that showcases the physical landmarks. Us congress adopted northwest ordinance story and facts. Its main purpose was to create a legal structure for the settlement of land in five present day states. Maps spectacular northwest territories spectacular nwt. It requires christianity to be taught by the newlyadmitted states in their schools.
Baldwin onjuly thwe observed the 200th anniversary of the northwest ordinance, the last significant work ofthe expiring continental congress in new york. Map of the states and territories of the united states as it was on august 7, 1789, when the. Number the states that make up what was the northwest territory in the order in which the states were admitted to the union. The 1783 treaty of paris ceded land previously claimed by great. The northwest ordinance of 1787 is a basic document in the. And it was the first and only federal antislavery policy before the civil war. Northwest ordinances, several laws enacted by the u. The northwest ordinance, passed by the congress of the confederation on july, 1787, is widely considered to be one of the most significant achievements of that governmental body as it put world powers on notice namely britain and france that this land would be settled, and eventually divided into individual states within the united states. It established the process for territories to become states. First, the frontier had to be strong enough to withstand any attempt by england, france, or spain to retake the land for themselves. Northwest ordinance 1787 nathan dane and rufus king likely historical background the 1783 treaty of paris ceded land previously claimed by great britain to the new american government.
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