What are the larger historical context inwhich events took olace in america, chinese, ande french​

How did settlers decide where to live ?

The northwest ordinance guaranteed three rights for the settlers of the northwest territory. what were they?

After early colonial losses to the british in new york, a.general washington withdrew his troops to pennsylvania. b.the colonies ratified the declaration of independence. c.the continental army set up headquarters at fort lee. d.general washington set up headquarters in new jersey.