oct 2, 1785 - The Northwest Ordinance
Description:
The Northwest Ordinance had paved the way for 5 new states and out laws slavery. Because slavery was outlawed it had affected the representation by state or population, the slaves where considered 3/5 of a person but now they count as a full person.Added to timeline:
Date:
oct 2, 1785
Now
~ 240 years ago