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How did the northwest ordinance of 1787 protect the individual rights of settlers?
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How did the northwest ordinance of 1787 protect the individual rights of settlers?

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Under the ordinance, slavery was forever outlawed from the lands of the Northwest Territory, freedom of religion and other civil liberties were guaranteed, the resident Indians were promised decent treatment, and education was provided for.
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