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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established the Northwest Territory. What did the ordinance describe?
Areas there would become states and they would be equal with the original 13. They would have religious freedom, be treated fairly, and made slavery illegal.
What document is the supreme law of the United States of America?
United States Constitution.
When was the constitution signed?
September 17 1787
What are the first ten amendments called?
The Bill of Rights
Who was elected the first president of the United States?
George Washington
What two cities served as the first two U.S. capitals?
New York City and Philadelphia.
How was Abigail Adams educated?
Her mother taught her at home. She read books from her father's library
How many letters did Abigail and John Adams write over their lifetimes?
1100
What battle did Abigail and John QUincy watch from near their home?
Battle of BUnker HIll
How did Abigail help the Revolutionary War effort?
Making bullets and providing shelter for soldiers and war refugees.
What was Abigail Adams' family relationship to the second president?
She was his wife.
What was her family relationship to the sixth president?
She was his mother
What mountain range in the Central Appalachians has rich coal deposits?
Alleghenies
What is the tallest peak east of thr Black Hills of South Dakota?
Mount Mitchell
Why do the Great Smoky Mountains look smoky?
The vegetation releases water vapor and natural oils
Daniel Boone expanded what path?
Warrior's Path
