Question

Chronological Order

Number the events related to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 in chronological order.

Answer 1

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 set the framework for the creation of new states, preceded by the Ordinance of 1784 which proposed state equality, and the Land Ordinance of 1785 which organized land sales. Chronological order is: 1) Ordinance of 1784, 2) Land Ordinance of 1785, and 3) Northwest Ordinance of 1787.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was a significant piece of legislation that outlined the process for the formation of new states from the Northwest Territory. The ordinance established important precedents, including the prohibition of slavery in the territory, the creation of a grid system for land division, and the process for territories to achieve statehood. Prior to the Northwest Ordinance, other legislation such as the Ordinance of 1784 and the Land Ordinance of 1785 set the stage for the organization and settlement of western territories.

1. The Ordinance of 1784, penned by Thomas Jefferson, was the first to suggest that new states should be created from the land under the Great Lakes with equal status to existing states.
2. The Land Ordinance of 1785 established the method for surveying and preparing the land for sale, including the division into rectangular plots and the setting of a minimum land price.
3. The Northwest Ordinance itself in 1787 formalized the process for territories to become states, delimited the Northwest Territory, introduced a Bill of Rights for settlers, and banned slavery.

Answer 2

Event of Interest

•Jul 6 French government proclaims end to stamp/land tax.

•Jul 6 Orange troops occupy Area at Duurstede.

•Jul 13 Congress establishes Northwest Territory (excludes slavery)

•Jul 13 US Ordinance of 1787 passed, establishes first organized US territory.

•Jul 15 Parliament