Virginia, new york, connecticut, and massachusetts had claims.In 1803 the northwest territory ceased to exist with the admission of ohio as a state.
Northwest territories, region of northern and northwestern canada encompassing a vast area of forests and tundra.The nwt timeline is never intended to be complete.Scott, a school history of the united states, from the discovery of america to the year 1880 (new york, ny:
In 1800 the indiana territory was separated from the northwest territory, and two years later the present state of michigan was added to the indiana territory.The french needed access to conduct.
The area was hotly contested by the major european colonial powers, france and britain.The map shows the dates of treaties and admission to the union, including the.Large detailed map of northwest territories with cities and towns click to see large description:
Last update images today Northwest Territories Map 1783