MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800
NORTHWEST ORDINANCE
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Was slavery allowed in the Northwest Territory?
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no
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yes
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Considered one of the most important legislative acts of the Confederation Congress, the Northwest Ordinance also protected civil liberties and outlawed slavery in the new territories.
Detailed explanation-2: -On July 13, 1787, the Continental Congress passed the Northwest Ordinance. It prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territories.
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