This compendium of organic acts, or legislation establishing territorial governments, provides a comprehensive overview of the legal framework underpinning the United States' expansion into new territories in the nineteenth century. A valuable resource for historians and legal scholars alike, this book sheds light on the complex political and legal issues at play in the nation's westward expansion. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.