Northwest Territory In 1783, the Revolutionary War was over. So, what’s next?

How did the Northwest Territory become 5 new states?

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?

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.

Read pages in S. Studies textbook.  Answer questions.

Read pages in S. Studies textbook.  Answer questions.

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  Begin journal entry as Ohio Pioneer. Use details from page