No, it banned slavery.
It it was outlawed
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.
It also said that slavery would not be allowed in states formed from the Northwest Territory.
The NorthWest Ordinance. Yea i know 8th grade S.S sux.
The following are features of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 governed the territory of what are now the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787, as in all territory ordinances, was written in line with what was at that time federal law. It allowed indentured servitude, except it prohibited slavery in the territory. It established guidelines for admitting new states, and it encouraged public education. Many of these ordinances were developed into the constitution when the territory became a state .
The five new states of the North West territory could not have slavery.
Yes, the northwest ordinance of 1787 prohibited slavery in the northwest territory.
Slavery
NIt outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territory Thanks
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.
northwest ordinance
Because of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
Slavery is illegal in the modern age in all countries and territories.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
It also said that slavery would not be allowed in states formed from the Northwest Territory.
Northwest Ordinance of 1787
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 contained many acts. Act number 6 in the law specifically outlawed slavery and involuntary servitude.
The NorthWest Ordinance. Yea i know 8th grade S.S sux.