Northwest ordinance map activity books

The declaration of independence and the constitution readily come to mind, but few americans are aware of the northwest ordinance, passed on. Describe the role of the land ordinance of 1785 and the northwest ordinance in incorporating the northwest territory into the united states. 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 northwest ordinance of 1787, which antedated the first amendment, and continued in effect for at least 100 years, provided in article iii that religion, morality, and knowledge being necessary to good government and the happiness of mankind, schools and the means of education shall forever be encouraged. This statute provided for the government of the northwest territory, an area bounded by the ohio and mississippi rivers and the great lakes, and created a procedure by which states could be established. The northwest ordinance of 1787 allowed for the creation of as many as five states in the northwest portion of the ohio valley on lines originally laid out in 1784 by thomas jefferson.

Until about 1780 the lands of the northwest territory were claimed by. The northwest ordinance of 1787 said that the land north of the ohio river and east of the mississippi river would eventually become part of the united states. There are three remarkable early american documents. It features a story about the mapping of the northwest territory, a nonfiction comic about the naming of ohios districts and primary source materialthe actual land ordinanc. This was learned in context of our history studies and therefore provided a base to remember things rather than just looking at a map of somewhere. The ordinance also established the northwest territory, which included the area that is now illinois, indiana, michigan, ohio, and wisconsin. 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. Number the states that make up what was the northwest territory in the order in. The info graphic comic is also necessary to complete the northwest ordinance work sheet. The northwest ordinance is one of the great texts of the american democracy. If you have a hard time reading the cartoon, use the zoom features in your browser to make it bigger. Constitution, the ordinance served to provide a foundation for the construction of liberty and order in the 18th and 19th centuries.

Each map has 2 versions, the filled in one and the one to be filled in. Known as the northwest territory, the new federal lands were east of the mississippi, and between the ohio river and the great lakes. Included in the ordinance were laws protecting freedom. History of the ordinance of 1787 and the old northwest territory a supplemental text for school use authors harlow lindley, norris franz schneider, george jordan blazier, milo milton quaife, northwest territory celebration commission u. You may complete this assignment in 3 different ways. 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.

Northwest ordinance excerpts congress passed the northwest ordinance in 1787 in order to establish a political structure for the northwest territory. It created the northwest territory, the first organized territory of the united states, from lands beyond the. On this day in 1787, congress enacts the northwest ordinance, structuring settlement of the northwest territory and creating a policy for the addition of. It is complete with scenarios, guided notes, pre and post activity questions, township map, and lesson guide. The northwest ordinance officially the ordinance of 1787 was enacted by the congress of the confederation of the states on july, 1787. These essays address the ambiguities of the ordinance, balance of power. 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. The northwest territory in the united states also known as the old northwest was formed after the american revolutionary war, and was known formally as the territory northwest of the river ohio. Then complete the activity and answer the questions that follow. An ordinance for the government of the territory of the. This portion of the lesson can be completed individually, in pairs or small groups depending on teacher preference. The ordinance deserves special study and attention in americas claqsrooms. A fascinating tale of political intrigue, land speculation, and sectional hagglingjon kukla, a wilderness so immense.

The northwest ordinance today in history, northwest. Many eastern leaders viewed the northwest territory as a colonial possession, while freedomloving settlers demanded local self government. The northwest ordinance and indiana s advancement to statehood 18001816 united states government usg. Transcript of northwest ordinance 1787 printfriendly. This comic book about ohio history is perfect for 4th grade or 5th grade students interested in the land ordinance of 1785. The northwest ordinance of 1787 bringing history home. The northwest ordinance was a law passed by congress that set out rules for a section of the future united states called the northwest territory. This area, which became the states of ohio, indiana, illinois, michigan, and wisconsin was permanently free. Pupils examine the area where the northwest territory was located. Students read selections from the declaration of independence, northwest ordinance of 1787, and the wilmot proviso of 1846. It was the initial postcolonial territory of the united states and encompassed most of prewar british colonial territory west of the appalachian mountains north of the ohio river. Look at the map on the preceding pagep which shows that massachussetsp new york, and connecticut gave up claims to land in the northwest territory in 1785 and 1786o. Lessons on the northwest ordinance, lesson 1page 3 the virginia act of cession influenced other states to yield claims to land within the northwest territory and elsewhere.

The northwest ordinance was important because it provided the foundation for the creation of later territories within the union and established the process by which territories became states. Included in the ordinance were laws protecting freedom of religion article. 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. The 1787 northwest ordinance, the 1862 homestead and morrill acts, and the 1944 g. Northwest ordinance legal definition of northwest ordinance. It features a story about the mapping of the northwest territory, a nonfiction comic about the naming of ohios districts and primary source material. Evans 20779 journals of the continental congress, 584 estc w14328 also available in digital form on the library of congress web site. Be it ordained by the united states in congress assembled, that the said territory, for the. Use the text of the northwest ordinance and the cartoon strip located at the bottom to answer the questions about this famous document. Northwest ordinance northwest territories us history american history british north america ohio map map activities learning targets the buckeye state this minibundle is built around the following learning target. This is helpful for correct placement on the map to be filled in, and the filled in map can be used for other projects as well. Following the principles outlined by thomas jefferson in the ordinance of 1784. History of the ordinance of 1787 and the old northwest. Transcript of northwest ordinance 1787 print friendly version december 12, 2007.

This northwest ordinance lesson plan is suitable for 6th 8th grade. British ebooks from archive digital books australasia the northwest ordinance stated that the admission of new states to the union would guarantee equal rights to the original thirteen states. Former attribution to the press of john dunlap rejected in the journals of the continental congress, v. 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. Map of the northwest territory as established by the ordinance of 1787 day, 1988. Use maps to depict the new territorys incorporation. The northwest territory council rock school district. Along with the declaration of independence and the us. Following the principles outlined by thomas jefferson. Map trek knowledge quest blackline maps of world history map trek knowledge quest blackline maps of american history ad present olde world style u. Using the northwest territory map, draw the map of the northwest territory. The ordinance established policies for governing the territory and included laws eventually adopted in the constitution. See more ideas about northwest ordinance, social studies and 5th grade social studies.