Which documents established the principles of surveying property and ownership, thereby allowing for the admission of new states into the Union?

While the U.S. Constitution provides a framework for governance, it does not specifically address the principles of surveying land or property ownership in the context of admitting new states. The Constitution of Massachusetts predates the U.S. Constitution and is not directly related to the federal admission process or land surveying principles.

The Mayflower Compact was an early social contract but focused on self-governance among the Plymouth colonists rather than property rights or surveying principles. The Articles of Confederation were the first governing document of the United States but did not establish specific guidelines for surveying or land ownership relevant to state admission.

Both documents are significant in promoting independence from Britain and advocating for democratic principles, but they do not address property rights or land surveying. They focus primarily on political philosophy rather than the practicalities of land management or state admission processes.