Question

What did you know about Mississippi becoming a state before starting this lesson? A. The territory of Mississippi was split to create Alabama and Mississippi. B. David Holmes was Mississippi’s first governor. C. Mississippi’s first constitution was approved in 1817. D. Natchez was made the capital right after Mississippi became a state. E. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 made it possible for Mississippi to become a state.

Answer 1

Before starting this lesson, I knew that Mississippi's territory was split to create Alabama and Mississippi, David Holmes was its first governor, and its first constitution was approved in 1817. Natchez was not made the capital right after Mississippi became a state, and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 did not directly contribute to Mississippi becoming a state.

Step-by-step explanation:

Prior to starting this lesson, I knew several things about Mississippi becoming a state. First, the territory of Mississippi was divided to create Alabama and Mississippi. Second, David Holmes was Mississippi's first governor.

Third, Mississippi's first constitution was approved in 1817. However, Natchez was not made the capital right after Mississippi became a state.

Lastly, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 did not directly make it possible for Mississippi to become a state.

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