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the northwest ordinance
The government of the new states formed through the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 (not 1877) was appointed by the Congress of the Confederation. The ordinance established a framework for governance in the Northwest Territory, allowing Congress to appoint a governor, a secretary, and three judges to oversee the territory. These appointees were responsible for creating laws and managing the administration of the territory until it could achieve statehood.
northwest ordinance
The Northwest Ordinance was the legislation that officially established the Northwest Territory.
Northwest Ordinance 1787
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.
northwest ordinance
Yes, the northwest ordinance of 1787 prohibited slavery in the northwest territory.