What step did this document meet in helping Tennessee gain statehood? 1796 Tennessee Constitution

We the People south of the River Ohio having the right of admission...consistent with the Constitution of the United States...recognizing Government of the Territory of the United States Northwest of the River
Ohio, ... establish the following Constitution or form of Government...mutually agree with each other to form ourselves into a free and
Independent State by, the name of the State of Tennessee.

Article 1st Section 1st

The Legislative Authority of this state shall be vested in a General Assembly, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives, both dependent on the People.
A. The creation of a state constitution

B. Having a minimum number of people living within the territory.
C. Approval by Congress at the federal level.

D. The majority of the people living within the territory voting for the new state.