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Northwest Territory

In 1783, the Revolutionary War was over. So, what’s next?. Northwest Territory. How did the Northwest Territory become 5 new states?. Or, each section of land could be divided into smaller sections, and sold for less money. Each 1 mile x 1 mile section of land sold for $640.

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Northwest Territory

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  1. In 1783, the Revolutionary War was over. So, what’s next? Northwest Territory

  2. How did the Northwest Territory become 5 new states?

  3. Or, each section of land could be divided into smaller sections, and sold for less money. Each 1 mile x 1 mile section of land sold for $640. What fraction of the square is section A? Section B? Section C? Section D?

  4. 6 6 The land was divided into sections that were 6 miles x 6 miles. These sections were called Townships. First, the land had to be divided and sold. • The Land Ordinance of 1785 gave directions for dividing the land. Each Township was divided into 1 mile x 1 mile sections of land.

  5. Read pages 98-99 in S. Studies textbook. • Answer questions.

  6. Read pages 100-101 in S. Studies textbook. • Answer questions.

  7. Settling the Northwest Territory • Open your Social Studies book to page 103. • How did early settlers reach Ohio? Use map to find out. • Read Info-graphic on page 106-107. • Begin journal entry as Ohio Pioneer. Use details from page 106-107.

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