Northwest Territory
(North-west-Ter-ri-to-ry)
6 syllables
Definition
noun. A historical region of the United States bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and the Great Lakes, organized by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787.
Example Sentence
The Northwest Territory was crucial in the westward expansion of the United States.
More Example Sentences
The Northwest Territory included the future states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin.
Synonyms
Northwest Territories; Old Northwest; Northwest Ordinance
Antonyms
Southeast Territory; Southwest Territory; Northeast Territory
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