During the First Territorial Stage?

During the first territorial stage of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, Congress established schools. established slavery. appointed governors and judges. set up state legislatures.

What did Congress do during the first territorial stage of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

On July 13, 1787, Congress enacts the Northwest Ordinance, structuring settlement of the Northwest Territory and creating a policy for the addition of new states to the nation.

What did Congress do during the first territorial stage?

According to the act, the territory would have to progress through three separate stages of government. In the first stage, the Congress was responsible for selecting the territory's leaders. There would be a governor, a secretary, and three judges.

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