THE NORTHWEST
ORDINANCE
northwest-01


"The Northwest Ordinance, officially titled "An Ordinance for the Government of the Territory of the United States North West of the River Ohio," was adopted by the Confederation Congress on July 13, 1787. Also known as the Ordinance of 1787, the Northwest Ordinance established a government for the Northwest Territory, outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union, and guaranteed that newly created states would be equal to the original thirteen states. 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." - Library of Congress



northwest-02
Transcript Of
Northwest Ordinance (1787)
northwest-03
Northwest Territory
Executive Journal
northwest-04
The Northwest Ordinance
And Its Effects

1 West Lakeside Avenue, FL4   •   Cleveland, Ohio 44113-1078   •   Email: lawlib@clelaw.lib.oh.us   •   Phone: (216) 861-5070   •   Fax: (216) 861-1606

home

Created on: June 29, 2020 -
copyright