Northwestern was founded in 1851 by John Evans, for whom the City of Evanston is named, and eight other lawyers, businessmen and Methodist leaders. Its founding purpose was to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that today includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Instruction began in 1855; women were admitted in 1869. Today, the main campus is a 240-acre (97 ha) parcel in Evanston, along the shores of Lake Michigan just 12 miles north of downtown Chicago. The university's law, medical, and professional schools are located on a 25-acre (10 ha) campus in Chicago's Streeterville neighborhood. In 2008, the university opened a campus in Education City, Doha, Qatar with programs in journalism and communication. COUNT 12
QSN1 Who founded Northwestern University? ANS1 John Evans QSN2 What year was Northwestern founded? ANS2 1851 QSN3 In what year did Northwestern University began teaching? ANS3 1855 QSN4 What year were women allowed to attend Northwestern University? ANS4 1869 QSN5 Where did Northwestern University opened an additional campus at in 2008? ANS5 Education City, Doha, Qatar QSN6 What was Northwestern's founding purpose in 1851? ANS6 to serve the Northwest Territory QSN7 When did instruction begin at Northwestern? ANS7 1855 QSN8 When were women first admitted to Northwestern? ANS8 1869 QSN9 How many acres is the modern-day Northwestern campus in Evanston? ANS9 240 QSN10 What programs are offered at Northwestern's Quatar campus? ANS10 journalism and communication QSN11 Which great lake is Northwestern located along? ANS11 Lake Michigan QSN12 What is the name of the city located 12 miles north of Northwestern? ANS12 Chicago