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What did the northwest ordinates outlaw in the northwest territory
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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 established a framework for governance and settlement in the Northwest Territory, which included areas that would become states like Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin, and parts of Minnesota. One of the key provisions of the Northwest Ordinance was its prohibition of slavery in the Northwest Territory. Specifically, it stated that "there shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in the said territory," thus establishing a precedent against the expansion of slavery into new U.S. territories at that time.
Additionally, the Northwest Ordinance also addressed issues related to civil liberties, education, and the rights of Native Americans, promoting the idea that the territory would support freedom of religion, trial by jury, and the establishment of public education systems. However, the protection and rights of Native Americans were often overlooked as settlers moved into the territory.
Additionally, the Northwest Ordinance also addressed issues related to civil liberties, education, and the rights of Native Americans, promoting the idea that the territory would support freedom of religion, trial by jury, and the establishment of public education systems. However, the protection and rights of Native Americans were often overlooked as settlers moved into the territory.