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Northwest Territory In 1783, the Revolutionary War was over. So, what’s next?
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How did the Northwest Territory become 5 new states?
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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?
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First, the land had to be divided and sold. The Land Ordinance of 1785 gave directions for dividing the land. The land was divided into sections that were 6 miles x 6 miles. These sections were called Townships. 6 6 Each Township was divided into 1 mile x 1 mile sections of land.
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Read pages 98-99 in S. Studies textbook. Answer questions.
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Read pages 100-101 in S. Studies textbook. Answer questions.
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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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