Asked by imani johnson on May 10, 2024

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The Northwest Ordinance of ___________ outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territory, but freed blacks were still not welcomed.

A) 1787
B) 1795
C) 1803
D) 1808

Northwest Ordinance

A significant law passed by the United States Congress in 1787 that provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the Northwest Territory.

Northwest Territory

A historical region encompassing the area near the Great Lakes and the upper Mississippi River that was organized under United States governance post the American Revolutionary War.

  • Comprehend the political evolutions and their consequences on American societal dynamics, highlighting matters related to slavery, the attainment of statehood, and legislative actions.
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Ariana NicoloMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 outlawed slavery in the Northwest Territory, establishing a precedent for the creation of new free states north of the Ohio River.