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Articles of Confederation in United States History

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What was the primary purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

To promote slavery in the Northwest Territory

To appoint governors for the existing states

To expand the territory of Virginia, New York, and Pennsylvania

To establish a legal framework for territories to become states (correct)

Who authored the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

George Washington

Nathan Dane and Rufus King (correct)

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

What did Article Six of the Northwest Ordinance specifically forbid?

Election of state officials

Right to trial by jury

Religious freedom

Slavery in the Northwest states (correct)

How did the Northwest Ordinance handle runaway slaves?

They were sent back to their owners Signup and view all the answers

What was the stance of the federal government and settlers on Native American rights as per the Northwest Ordinance?

They were disregarding Native American rights intentionally Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

To provide a blueprint for the later Constitution Signup and view all the answers

Why did the founding fathers establish a weaker central government with the Articles of Confederation?

To ensure unity and compromise among the states Signup and view all the answers

Which power did the federal government have under the Articles of Confederation?

Power to declare war and make treaties Signup and view all the answers

Why was the federal government unable to enforce legislation under the Articles of Confederation?

Federal government lacked military power to enforce laws Signup and view all the answers

What was a key limitation of the Articles of Confederation in terms of economic policy?

States were not obligated to follow federal debt payment mandates Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key issues addressed by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

Providing a path to statehood for undeveloped lands Signup and view all the answers

Why did the inability of the federal government to levy taxes directly against people or states become a major problem?

It led to a decrease in currency value Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the criticisms of the Articles of Confederation in relation to taxation?

States were allowed to set their own tax rates Signup and view all the answers

How did the Northwest Ordinance address the issue of territorial expansion and statehood?

By establishing a clear process for territories to become states Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant impact of the Northwest Ordinance on future territorial expansion in the United States?

It provided a legal framework for orderly expansion and statehood Signup and view all the answers