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Under the northwest ordinance of 1787a territory could apply to become a state when it had what?
A population of 60,000, free settlers to become a state.
The Northwest Ordinance outlined a plan for the future of the Northwest Territory. Which provision was not part of that plan?
Each new state created from the territory could determine its own level of religious freedom.
Why was the northwest territory important?
It was because if the US controlled the NW territory then they could have a better trade route with China.
According to the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 how could a territory become a state?
The first stage was that a governor, secretary and three judges were appointed by Congress. Once the population reached 5,000 the residents could elect a legislature and send a non-voting member to the nation's capitol. Finally, when the state got to 60,000 residents they could seek to become a state.
Does dred Scott v Sanford case still apply today?
No, it could not apply today, because the case was concerned with the rights of slaves.
What specified when a territory could apply for statehood?
Adult make population of 60,000
According the northwest ordinance when might the people of a territory petition for statehood?
When the population of a territory reached 60,000 the people could petition for statehood.
When was the territory eligible for statehood?
When the population of a territory reached 60,000, the people could petition for statehood. ANS 2 -Northwest Territories is CANADIAN, they are not and never will be states !
When was the northwest territory eligible for statehood?
When the population of a territory reached 60,000, the people could petition for statehood. ANS 2 -Northwest Territories is CANADIAN, they are not and never will be states !
What act states that any territory with 60000 settlers could petition congress for statehood?
The Northwest Ordinance.
What set the standard for how territories could form state government and apply for statehood?
Northwest Ordinance 1787
What set the standard for high territories could form state governments and apply for statehood?
Northwest Ordinance 1787
When could a territory apply for statehood?
Article IV, Section 3 of the U.S. Constitution empowers the U.S. Congress to grant statehood. Congress is given the authority to determine the conditions for statehood except that new states cannot be created by merging or splitting existing states without the approval of both the U.S. Congress and the states' legislatures. Generally, a territory holds an election to determine the people's desire for statehood. If a majority desire statehood, then the territory proposes an enabling act to the US Congress for calling a constitutional convention. Congress then votes on the enabling act which lays out the the requirements that must be met as a prerequisite to statehood. The enabling act usually requires the prospective state to adopt a form of government and constitution that are in compliance with the U.S. Constitution. Once a constitutional convention has been held, and the requirements of the enabling act fulfilled, the territory then presents a resolution to the US Congress calling for statehood. Once both the House and Senate pass the resolution, it is sent to the US President for his signature. Once the President signs the joint resolution the territory is acknowledged as a U.S. state.
Why did Tennessee need to have constitutional convention before it could have a state capital?
Tennessee could not have a "state" capital until it became a state. A territory applying for U.S. statehood can not become a U.S. state until the territory adopts a constitution that is acceptable to the U.S. Congress. Therefore, Tennessee could not become a state until the Tennessee Territory conducted a constitutional convention to adopt a constitution. When the U.S. Congress approved statehood for Tennessee, it then could have a "state" capital.
What set the standard for how territories could form state governments and apply for statehood?
the northwest ordinance
What happen when a slave is living in a free territory?
He could apply for his freedom, and it would be granted automatically.
When could a state elect senators and representatives under Johnson plan?
after statehood requirements were met
