The Northwest Ordinance of 1787

question 102

Multiple Choice

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787

• A)created a single territory out of the lands north of Ohio.
• B)guaranteed freedom of religion throughout the affected areas.
• C)prohibited slavery within the affected areas.
• D)abandoned the system created in the 1784 Ordinance.
• E)All the answers are correct.

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Definitions:

Harriet Jacobs

An African-American writer who escaped from slavery and became an abolitionist speaker and reformer, best known for her autobiography, "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl."

Slave Girl

Historically, refers to a young female enslaved person, highlighting the gendered aspect of slavery and the specific vulnerabilities faced by women and girls.

Slave Women

Refers to women who were subjected to slavery, deprived of personal freedom and forced to perform labor or services against their will.

Frederick Douglass

A prominent American abolitionist, author, and orator of the 19th century who escaped from slavery and advocated for civil rights.