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jan 1, 1787 - Northwest Ordinance of 1787

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Who: Congress.
What: Legislation outlining government in Northwest territory including how to enter Union, outlawing slavery.
Where: Northwest territory (Ohio).
When: 1787.
Why: One key success of Articles. Gave equal standing to new states.

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jan 1, 1787
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