What was the purpose of the Land Ordin. of 1785?
It divided public land into townships, which made land sales/settlement easier
What were characteristics of the LO of 1785?
The townships were divided, and the 36 sections were sold for $1 an acre. One section per township was used to support schools.
What were characteristics of the NW Ordinance of 1787?
It guaranteed basic rights for settlers in the NW territory and banned slavery there. It also set a 3 step process for admitting new states.
Where was the NW Territory?
Land N of the Ohio River
What was the process for admitting new states? (3 steps)