The Northwest Ordinance urged that good faith should be shown to Native Americans whenever possible. It called for never taking their lands away from them and respecting their property. They were never to be invaded unless by a declared war of Congress. Laws should be based on preserving peace and friendship.
Conflict with the Native Americans.
Native Americans living in the Northwest Territory likely viewed the Northwest Ordinance with apprehension and hostility, as it signaled the encroachment of European settlers on their ancestral lands. The Ordinance facilitated the expansion of American territory, often disregarding Indigenous rights and sovereignty. Many Native communities may have felt threatened by the loss of their land and way of life, leading to conflicts as settlers moved in. Overall, it represented a significant challenge to their autonomy and cultural identity.
Native Americans fought the Battle of Fallen Timbers in an effort to keep control of their lands in the Northwest Territory. Despite the treaty that ceded Northwest territory land to the Americans, British troops continued to occupy the territory and assist Native Americans in fighting the colonists. The battle ended in total victory for the Americans.
I think it had a good effect on the Native Americans because it guaranteed freedom of religion and trials by jury.
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Conflict with the Native Americans.
Native Americans living in the Northwest Territory likely viewed the Northwest Ordinance with apprehension and hostility, as it signaled the encroachment of European settlers on their ancestral lands. The Ordinance facilitated the expansion of American territory, often disregarding Indigenous rights and sovereignty. Many Native communities may have felt threatened by the loss of their land and way of life, leading to conflicts as settlers moved in. Overall, it represented a significant challenge to their autonomy and cultural identity.
It allowed white men to settle in their land.
Native Americans fought the Battle of Fallen Timbers in an effort to keep control of their lands in the Northwest Territory. Despite the treaty that ceded Northwest territory land to the Americans, British troops continued to occupy the territory and assist Native Americans in fighting the colonists. The battle ended in total victory for the Americans.
I think it had a good effect on the Native Americans because it guaranteed freedom of religion and trials by jury.
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the native Americans were forced west and just wanted to protect there land.
To restore order to the Northwest Territory.
the native Americans were forced west and just wanted to protect there land.
it shattered native american confidence in the prophet, some native americans fled to Canada.
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 stated the original policy of the U.S. federal government toward the Native Americans.
the sold their land