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Explain the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, why was this such a big deal for Americans?

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The Northwest Ordinance, adopted July 13, 1787, by the Confederation Congress, chartered a government for the Northwest Territory, provided a method for admitting new states to the Union from the territory, and listed a bill of rights guaranteed in the territory. (Hope this helps, if not then hopefully someone else can answer)
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