Curated OER
Interpreting Foundation Documents of the American Republic
Explore early American documents that qualify as primary sources. Tenth and eleventh graders use the provided worksheets to analyze the texts of the Articles of Association, the Declaration of Independence, the Articles of Confederation,...
Curated OER
Declaration of Independence
Students define the words: republic, Articles of Condederation, survey, Northwest Ordinance, republicanism, ordinance, ratified, and Northwest Territory. They view the video Charlie Brown Constitution.
Library of Congress
Loc: Web Guides: Primary Documents in American History
An extensive collection of primary source documents of early development of the new United States. Resources include a wide variety of details about the Northwest Ordinance.
University of Groningen
American History: Documents: The Northwest Ordinance July 13, 1787
Presents the full text of the Northwest Ordinance, "an Ordinance for the government of the Territory of the United States northwest of the River Ohio", thus creating the Northwest Territory.
US National Archives
Our Documents: Northwest Ordinance (1787)
Learn about this document that charted a government for the Northwest Territory. View the complete text and images of the original document.
US National Archives
Our Documents: A National Initiative on American History, Civics, and Service
Our Documents is home to one hundred milestone documents that influenced that course of American history and American democracy. Includes full-page scans of each document, transcriptions, background information on their significance, and...
PBS
Pbs: Timeline of the Revolution
A timeline beginning at the ascension of King George of England in 1760 and ending at the passing of the US Bill of Rights, is brief but informative. A Revolutionary War game, as well as other educational sites are available.
Yale University
Avalon Project: Northwest Ordinance; July 13, 1787
A copy of the entire Northwest Ordinance document is given.
A&E Television
History.com: On This Day in history.com: Congress Enacts the Northwest Ordinance
A brief article featuring the events on July 13, 1787, when Congress agrees to the ordinance which leads to the organization and growth of the Northwest Territory.
Other
Indiana Historical Bureau: Northwest Ordinance of 1787
A timeline of events significant to Indiana and the United States preceding and following the enactment of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
Huntington Library
Huntington Library: A Nation Conceived in Liberty [Pdf]
In this instructional activity, 11th graders examine the events and political philosophy that laid the foundations of the American government, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. They also look at what role religion played in...
Bill of Rights Institute
Bill of Rights Institute: Northwest Ordinance
Enacted through the Articles of Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance led to the organization of the Northwest Territory and expedited the expansion of the United States westward. This is a thorough explanation of the ordinance.
iCivics
I Civics: Trying Self Government
For this lesson, students will learn about the Articles of Confederation's strengths and weaknesses as well as how it downfalls impacted the writing and ideas in the U.S. Constitution.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: America, 1789 1820: The Northwest Ordinance, 1787
The National Humanities Center presents collections of primary resources compatible with the Common Core State Standards historical documents, literary texts, and works of art thematically organized with notes and discussion questions....
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: The Problem of Expansion
With the end of the Revolution, the United States again had to face the old unsolved Western question -- the problem of expansion, with its complications of land, fur trade, Indians, settlement and local government. Lured by the richest...
The History Place
The History Place: A New Nation (1784 to 1790)
This site from The History Place provides a timeline of American history between 1784 and 1790. Mentions many famous people and events of the era. Links to John Adams, Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Adams, James Madison, the Constitution, Bill...
PBS
Pbs Liberty!: The Northwest Ordinance
As part of a comprehensive site detailing the American Revolution, this page defines the Northwest Ordinance as adopted by Confederation Congress.
PBS
Pbs: Liberty!
This site from PBS provides background information on the Revolutionary War, along with a photo essay and game.
Tom Richey
Tom richey.net: The Missouri Compromise: America's First Slavery Debate [Ppt]
Presents key ideas for examining the events surrounding the Missouri Compromise.
Quia
Quia: The Articles of Confederation and the Constitutional Convention
Take a quiz on the Articles of Confederation, Constitutional Convention, Northwest Ordinance and Shay's Rebellion.
Library of Congress
Loc: Incorporating the Western Territory
A discussion of the process the congress went through in determining what would happen to the territory west of the original thirteen states. Read the final provisions of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: Evaluating the Congress
Although there were some glaring weaknesses for the central government under the Articles of Confederation, there were some stunning accomplishments. Read about the successes and think about how important they were for the future of the...
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Module 2: American Revolution and New Nation
Ohio state test preparation material in Social Studies prepares students on the topic of the American Revolution, Northwest Ordinance and statehood. Learning materials include video tutorials, interactive review games, downlodable review...
Ohio Test Prep
Ohio Test Prep: Northwest Ordinance
Ohio Test Prep video from which students learn how the Northwest Ordinance established a precedent for governing the United States.