Congress used this ordinance for forming new states. Described step leading to statehood and banned slavery north of the Ohio River. (Pg. 402)
What state was the most debated under the Northwest Ordinance? Why was it such an important state?
Missouri was the most debated under the Northwest Ordinance. It was north of the Ohio River and Northern States felt that the rule should extend into the west.
Who is Daniel Webster? Where was he from? Why is he important?
Daniel Webster, a Senator from Massachusetts. He worked with Henry Clay to find a compromise to keep the slave/free state debate and add California to the Union
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