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The Northwest Territory was divided into uniform townships and sections. The Northwest territory lasted from 1787 to 1803 when it was then admitted into the US.
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Congress provided that the Northwest Territory could be divided into no more than how many states?
five
Why did Congress not want the Northwest Territory divided into only two states?
Congress did not want the northwest territory divided in to only two states because it would be hard to govern large areas. That also thought smaller states would the land would be settled evenly as well.
The national road was constructed primarily for the purpose of?
promoting trade and communication with the Old Northwest
Who were the framework for the settlement and government of the Northwest Territory?
The Northwest Ordinances were the framework for the settlement and government of the Northwest Territory.
What did George Rogers Clark do?
George Roger Clark captured territory that expanded America to the north and west. He was known as the "Conqueror of the Old Northwest."
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