Extending Liberty Westward: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787.

Madison, James H.

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ERIC Number: EJ366744

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1987

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Extending Liberty Westward: The Northwest Ordinance of 1787.

Madison, James H.

OAH Magazine of History, v2 n4 p15-18 Fall 1987

Describes the Northwest Ordinance as a vision for self-government and discusses the conflict between William Henry Harrison and Jonathan Jennings in the newly formed Indiana Territory. Elaborates on how statehood in Indiana was achieved and what status slavery assumed in Indiana. (BSR)

Descriptors: Slavery, State Government, State History, State Legislation, United States History

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Historical Materials; Opinion Papers

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Indiana

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