In general, the purpose of a nonfiction writer is to "inform", although of course it is quite possible for such a writer to entertain at the same time, since information can often be quite entertaining.
Italy is in Europe. Anything else you need to know?
Meji.
The Meiji Restoration, referred to at the time as the Honorable Restoration, and also known as the Meiji Renovation, Revolution, Reform, or Renewal, was an event that restored practical imperial rule to the Empire of Japan in 1868 under Emperor Meiji.
Explanation:
The northwest ordinance basically set up a system of government for the Northwest territories (Indiana, Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, Wisconsin), and stated the requirements needed for land to become a state.