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How did the northwest ordinance relate to the northwest territory?
The northwest ordinance included a bill of rights for the settlers, guaranteeing freedom of religion and trial by jury. It had an enormous effect on American expansion and the development and it opend the way for settlement of the northwest territory in a stable and orderly manner.
What was the importance of the land ordinance of 1785?
It included a Bill of Rights
Which event was most important for the orderly growth of the nation?
It is difficult to answer this question, because there have been a number of events that were important. For one, the creation of the Constitution, including the Bill of Rights, meant that this country would be governed by the rule of law and would be a democracy rather than a monarchy. Then, there was the acquisition of various pieces of land -- for example, the Northwest Ordinance provided a framework for the creation of between three and five new states, and the Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States and contributed to the expansion of the country.
How do new states enter the union?
A territory petitions Congress.The dependent area drafts a constitution with a republican form of government.Congress must approve statehood by a simple majority.The President must sign the bill.
Why do they call William bill in US?
For no actual purpose
