You are a member of Congress and you must use the steps to statehood in the Northwest Ordinance to approve the following constitution.
Ohio Application to congress for Statehood 1790:
Population:
60,579
Education:
Education is available for all families that can afford it. We have three private school where tuition is paid and we have the finest teachers available.
Economy/labor:
We have great land available to us. We have large farms and we have forced the Native Americans to work the land for us. We feel this is the best way to serve our country. We are able to provide a large range crops that allows us to make more money and raise more money for our country.
Government:
We have wonderful and caring leaders named Mr. Chenault and Mr. Watts. We trust them and we allow him to make all of our decisions. There is no need for elections because we all feel they do a great job. Town meetings are unnecessary because of this. No elections are held and all decisions are made by our Brave and fearless leaders.
Would you accept or reject the application? - be specific in your feedback!