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Which document established precedents for public education, civil liberties, and the prohibition of slavery?
Which document established precedents for public education, civil liberties, and the prohibition of slavery?
- The 13th Amendment
- The Northwest Ordinance (correct)
- The Declaration of Independence
- The U.S. Constitution
What were the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
What were the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence?
- Unalienable rights, consent of the people, equality of rights, and responsibility of the government
- Unalienable rights, public education, equality of rights, and responsibility of the government
- Individual and civil liberties, consent of the people, equality of rights, and responsibility of the government (correct)
- Public education, religious liberty, right to trial by jury, and prohibition of slavery
What did the Northwest Ordinance establish in terms of governance and state structure?
What did the Northwest Ordinance establish in terms of governance and state structure?
- The prohibition of slavery
- Temporary governance for the Northwest Territory and eventual entry of states into the United States (correct)
- The establishment of civil liberties and public education
- The structure of the U.S. Constitution
Which document strengthened the structure of the United States?
Which document strengthened the structure of the United States?
What did the Northwest Ordinance prohibit?
What did the Northwest Ordinance prohibit?
Study Notes
Foundational Documents of the United States
- The Northwest Ordinance established precedents for public education, civil liberties, and the prohibition of slavery.
The Declaration of Independence
- Expressed ideals of individual liberties, democracy, and equality.
Governance and State Structure
- The Northwest Ordinance established a framework for governance and state structure in new territories.
Strengthening the US Structure
- The US Constitution strengthened the structure of the United States.
The Northwest Ordinance's Prohibitions
- Prohibited slavery in new territories and states north of the Ohio River.
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Quiz: Test your knowledge of the Declaration of Independence and the Northwest Ordinance Discover how well you know the ideals expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the impact of the Northwest Ordinance with this insightful quiz. Test your understanding of unalienable rights, consent of the people, equality, and government responsibilities. Challenge yourself and expand your knowledge of these important historical documents.