§§ 175-178.--a. What common interest did all the states have?
b. What did Maryland contend? State carefully the result of Maryland's action. Describe the land cessions.
c. How did the holding these lands benefit the United States?
d. Give the provisions of the Ordinance of 1787. What was the result of the declaration as to slaves?
e. What privileges were the settlers to have? Why is this Ordinance so important?
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§§ 179-181.--a. What difficulties in the United States showed the necessity of a stronger government?
b. How could the Articles of Confederation be amended?
c. What was the important work of Madison?
d. What was the advantage of having Washington act as President of the Convention?