Evolution of the Ordinance of 1787: With an Account of the Earlier Plans for the Government

This historical work traces the evolution of the Ordinance of 1787, one of the most important pieces of legislation in American history, which established the framework for westward expansion and the creation of new states within the United States. Author Jay Amos Barrett offers a detailed account of the drafting and ratification of the Ordinance, as well as an examination of the earlier plans and proposals that helped shape its final form.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.