USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Northwest Ordinance chartered a government for the Northwest Territory, provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory.

Detailed explanation-2: -Despite the drawbacks of the Articles of Confederation, the laws Congress created relating to the Northwest Territory proved to be a major success. These laws defined the basic rights of settlers and established federal support for education.

Detailed explanation-3: -A law was enacted by the federal government that established the Indiana Territory. February 19, 1803. Ohio became the first state formed from the Northwest Territory.

Detailed explanation-4: -Under the ordinance, slavery was forever outlawed from the lands of the Northwest Territory, freedom of religion and other civil liberties were guaranteed, the resident Indians were promised decent treatment, and education was provided for.