The Northwest Ordinance

Author

the confederation of the united states

Purpose of document

establish a government, outline the process for admitting a new state to the union, guaranteed that newly created states would be equal to the original 13 states

Major accomplishments

qualifications to become a representative in the general assembly+ problems associated with these qualifications

a citizen of one of the united states for 3 years, and be a resident in the district, or reside in the district for 3 years, 200 acres of land, male

procedures, rights protected, and basic principles that will be kept in the us constitution

no slavery, equal footing in all states no matter how old/young it is, trial by jury, state constitutions/governments, 3 branches, freedom of religion, law making, encouraging education