How did the northwest ordinance set the tone for the future development of the united states

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25 March, 16:30

How did the northwest ordinance set the tone for the future development of the united states

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Emmett Schaefer · Answer 1

For one, the territory system installed by the Northwest Ordinance would remain the standard for admittance to Union throughout the continental United States throughout the era of expansion; also, the system of popular sovereignty over slavery would become commonplace, up until its influence played a role in the start of the Civil War in the 1860's.