Question

After the American Revolution, the founders of the country decided there needed to be laws and order in the colonies. They created the Articles of Confederation which is the first constitution of the United States of America.

1- What is the Northwest Ordinance?
2- How many people are needed to apply for self-government?
3- How many people are needed to apply for statehood?

4- What were the strengths and weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 1

The Articles of Confederation and Perpetual Union was the first written constitution of the United States. ... From the beginning of the American Revolution, Congress felt the need for a stronger union and a government powerful enough to defeat Great Britain.Oct 27, 2009

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Answer 2

1. The Northwest Ordinance enacted July 13, 1787, was an organic act of the Congress of the Confederation of the United States.

2. All the people of a country no matter how many people are in the country.

3. 60,000 people

4. Strengths: They could make war, create peace, sign treaties with other nations, print money, ran the country during the Revolutionary War.

Weakness: They couldn't tax people, enforce laws, regulate trade, had one vote in the continental congress, all 13 states had to agree on to make any laws/changes.

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