Northwest Ordinance 1784/85/87 (jan 29, 1784 – apr 1, 1787)
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Several ordinances enacted by the U.S Congress to establish procedures for the settlement of the Northwest Territories; 1784: Divide lands into separate states; 1785: a system for settlers so that they could buy the undeveloped land; 1787: Forbade slavery and indentured servitude in the territory.
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