Question

What was outlawed in the new states created by the Northwest Ordinance


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Slavery


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Answer 1

The Northwest Ordinance, enacted in 1787, specifically outlawed slavery in the new states created from the Northwest Territory. This was significant as it established a precedent for the treatment of slavery in future territories and states. The ordinance aimed to promote freedom and encourage settlement in the Northwest Territory by prohibiting the institution of slavery.