The Northwest Territory

Worksheet Description

This worksheet titled focuses on the geographical and historical significance of the Northwest Territory in the context of the U.S. Manifest Destiny. The worksheet showcases a map of the United States, with a portion highlighted to represent the Northwest Territory. Accompanying the map are three questions. The first question prompts the student to identify and color present-day states that constituted the Northwest Territory, the second delves into the specifics of the Northwest Ordinance, and the third probes the importance of the Northwest Territory in American history.

The educational intent of this worksheet is multifaceted. Firstly, it seeks to instill a geographical understanding in students by having them identify and color the modern states that once made up the Northwest Territory. Secondly, by inquiring about the Northwest Ordinance, it emphasizes the importance of understanding key legislative acts that played a role in the expansion and governance of the U.S. Finally, by asking why the Northwest Territory was important, the worksheet encourages students to think critically about the historical significance and impact of territories in shaping the nation’s destiny.