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Developing Western Lands

The Land Ordinance of 1785 addressed the urgent need for revenue in the newly formed United States by auctioning western lands acquired post-French and Indian War. Land was systematically surveyed and divided into townships, each consisting of 36 sections, with the 16th section designated for public schools. This ordinance laid the foundation for future governance in these areas. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 further established a framework for governance by creating five territories, allowing for legislative representation and banning slavery, ensuring orderly expansion westward.

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Developing Western Lands

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  1. Developing Western Lands

  2. Land Ordinance of 1785 • Solved the problem: How do we get the money we need to run this new country? • Raised money by dividing and selling all the western lands gained in the French and Indian War • Land was surveyed and divided in 36 square mile plots called “townships” • Each “township” was divided into 36 sections (each was a square mile or 640 acres) • Each 640 acre section would be auctioned to the highest bidder at a minimum price of $1 per acre • The 16th section was reserved for public schools

  3. Layout of a “Township”

  4. Northwest Ordinance (1787)Solved the problem: How do we govern these western areas (the Northwest Territory)?

  5. Northwest Ordinance -- details • Solved the problem: How do we govern these western areas (the Northwest Territory)? • Land divided into 5 territories, each governed by a governor • 5000 free adult males → elect legislature and lawmakers • 60,000 free adult males → apply to become a state • Slavery banned in these territories

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