Question

How did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 address the issue of slavery in new territories? (1 point)
Responses

Banned slavery north of the Ohio River
Banned slavery north of the Ohio River

Allowed slavery in all new territories
Allowed slavery in all new territories

Permitted slavery only for wealthy landowners
Permitted slavery only for wealthy landowners

Required slave owners to register their slaves

Answer 1

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 **banned slavery north of the Ohio River**.