Question

The similarity between Northwest Ordinance and the Missouri deal of 1820 were that both documents _____________________________.

• A. set guidelines on the number of new states to be established
• B. admitted new states into the Union
• C. established public school in new territories
• D. provided for the fair treatment of the Native American population
• E. restricted slavery in areas yet to be admitted as states

Answer 1

The correct option is E restricted slavery in areas yet to be admitted as states

Both the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 and the Missouri Compromise of 1820 restricted slavery in areas yet to be admitted as states. The Northwest Ordinance forbade slavery in the Northwest Territory, while the Missouri Compromise forbade slavery north of the 36° 30' line of north latitude across the Louisiana Purchase.