Westward Ho: The Ordinance of 1787; 1980
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- Identifier
- MS1133-0519
- Title
- Westward Ho: The Ordinance of 1787; 1980
- Description
- Dr. William W. Ferguson's lecture "Westward Ho" examines the principles behind the formation of the United States government, focusing on the Ordinance of 1787. The paper discusses the historical context, land policies, and governance structures that emerged post-Revolutionary War, emphasizing the significance of these developments in shaping American ideals and expansion.
- Date
- 27 March 1980
- Creator
- Ferguson, William W.
- topic
- talk
- lecture
- SPHEX Club
- William W. Ferguson
- Ferguson
- 1980
- Ordinance of 1787
- American government
- independence
- land policies
- governance
- westward expansion
- Revolutionary War
- Treaty of Paris
- Northwest Territory
- Indian removal
- education
- slavery prohibition
- state constitutions
- federal control
- frontier history
- Type
- Text
- Genre
- lectures
- Digital Format
- application/pdf
- Language
- English
- Repository
- George M. Jones Library Association
- Rights
- https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
- Rights Holder
- William W. Ferguson