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Your turn to Apply

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  1. ExplainHow the Northwest Ordinance established principles and procedures for orderly expansion of the United StatesIncluding, but not limited toOrderly procedure for establishing territories and applying for statehoodAs a territory grew in population, it gained rights to self governmentTo become a state, the following requirements had to be met: At least 5,000 men who owned at least 50 acres60,000 peopleEstablished self-government

  2. Your turn to Apply • Write a letter applying for statehood. Include the amount of men, the amount of land owned by each man on average, and the amount of over all people seeking to create a self government. For fun include the name of your state you are trying to create.

  3. Reasons for Manifest Destiny • Economic • New land for farmers; new trade routes and markets( Santa Fe Trail) ; new opportunities to start a business • Political • Expansion of our nation’s borders/ territory; expansion of slavery • Social • Remove Native Americans; refuge for persecuted groups (Mormons)

  4. Explain the causes and effects of the trail of tears.

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