Land ordinances (5 abr 1784 año – 24 nov 1787 año)

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Splitting plots of land into sections to be sold, which all together would constitute townships
1784- established self-government
1785- sold land in Old Northwest
16th square male of a section would provide $ for education
1787- Norhwest Land Ordinance
Eventually carved into 5 states (OH, MI, IN, IL, WI)
Once a territory reached 60,000 people, it could apply to become a state
Slavery was prohibited in all the North West Territory

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