1785 in the United States - Wikipedia
WEBA summary of events, births, deaths and treaties in the U.S. in 1785, such as the first balloon crossing of the English Channel, the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Treaty of Amity and Commerce with Prussia. See also the ongoing Articles of Confederation and the Northwest Indian War.
Land Ordinance of 1785 - American History Central
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Learn about the Land Ordinance of 1785, a bill passed by the Confederation Congress to survey and sell lands in the Western Territories. Find out how it was developed, what it contained, and how it influenced the expansion of the United States.
Land Ordinance of 1785 - Wikipedia
WEBThe Land Ordinance of 1785 was a law that established a system of surveying and selling land in the western territories of the United States. It also reserved land for public education and defined the township and section units.
Continental Congress: Land Ordinance of 1785 - Encyclopedia.com
WEBLearn about the land policy adopted by the Continental Congress in 1785 to survey and sell the western territory of the United States. The ordinance divided land into townships, sections, and squares, and set aside funding for education and veterans.
1784 to 1789 | The Thomas Jefferson Papers Timeline: 1743 to …
WEBExplore the timeline of Thomas Jefferson's life and activities from 1784 to 1789, including his role as minister to France, his negotiations with European powers, his correspondence with Maria Cosway, and his views on slavery and the West.
United States Migration Timeline 1784 to 1839 - FamilySearch
WEBJan 5, 2024 · Then in 1788 the United States accepts the grant of Tennessee by North Carolina and establishes it as the Southwest Territory. Finally in 1796, it is admitted to the Union as the state of Tennessee. 1785. By treaty, the Chippewa, Delaware, Ottawa, and Wyandot Indians cede nearly all the land in present-day Ohio. 1785.
The History Place - American Revolution: A New Nation
WEBLearn about the events and developments in the U.S. from 1784 to 1787, including the Treaty of Paris, the China Trade, Shays' Rebellion, and the constitutional convention. Find out how the new nation faced economic, political, and social challenges after the Revolutionary War.
Signers of the Declaration of Independence | National Archives
WEBJul 10, 2024 · Find out the names, states, birthplaces, occupations, and dates of birth and death of the 56 men who signed the Declaration of Independence in 1776. Learn about their roles, contributions, and challenges in the American Revolution.
Land Ordinance of 1785 Facts - American History Central
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Learn about the Land Ordinance of 1785, which divided the Northwest Territory into townships and lots for sale to the public. Find out how it affected veterans, settlers, and Native Americans.
Ordinance of 1785 - U-S-History.com
WEBLearn about the land survey system designed by Thomas Jefferson and adopted by Congress in 1785. Find out how it affected the landowners, the government and the public education in the West.
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