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Unit 3 – Conflict and American Independence, 1754–1800
Topic 3.7
If the Northwest Ordinance didn't prohibit slavery, how might it impact subsequent territorial development?
Native American relations would likely worsen without government interference in territories' internal matters.
Territories will likely decline joining Union due to lack of governance structure provided by Northwest Ordinance.
Slavery could potentially proliferate into new western territories, exacerbating sectional tensions earlier on.
Westward expansion may halt due to lack of economic incentives for settlers.
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