Nova Net: Citizens were guarenteed freedom of religion, trial by jury, and the rights of common law.
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Yes, the northwest ordinance of 1787 prohibited slavery in the northwest territory.
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Congress approves a territory's proposed constitution before it becomes a state.
The Northwest Ordinance is also known as the Freedom Ordinance of 1787. It was an act of the Congress of the Confederation of the United States, which prohibited slavery in the Old Northwest.
The Northwest Ordinance outlawed slavery in the territory. However the ordinance did allow for indentured servants to be held in the territory. The US Constitution did not prohibit slavery at that time.
Articles of Confederation
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Republican
The Northwest Ordinance was the legislation that officially established the Northwest Territory.
Under the Northwest Ordinance, a territory's first proposed constitution must be approved by the Congress of the Confederation before the territory can become a state. This process ensures that the proposed constitution aligns with the principles and governance framework established by the Ordinance. Once approved, the territory could then progress towards statehood.
The Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance opened the way for settlement of the Northwest Territory in a stable and orderly manner.
The Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance opened the way for settlement of the Northwest Territory in a stable and orderly manner.
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Because the white slave owners lost power
Yes, the northwest ordinance of 1787 prohibited slavery in the northwest territory.