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Why was the Northwest Ordinance (1787) so significant?
  1. It finally settled a dispute over the boundary between the United States and Canada.
  2. It ended British control over the highly-prized Ohio Valley.
  3. It prevented slavery north of the 36° 30’ north latitude line.
  4. It prohibited slavery from extending into the newly-created Northwest Territory.
Explanation
Answer - D - The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 prohibited slavery from extending into the Northwest Territory.

Key Takeaway: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 basically established the guidelines for settling the Ohio Valley. One of the provisions for these guidelines was the prohibition of slavery within the newly-formed territory. It also stated that the territory be formed into no fewer than three and no more than five states.
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