Pioneering Progress: the Significance of the Northwest Ordinance
Words: 633 1378In the tapestry of American history, among the threads woven by revolution and nation-building, there exists a document often overlooked in favor of its more illustrious counterparts. The Northwest Ordinance of 1787, though less heralded than the Declaration of Independence or the Constitution, stands as a cornerstone of pioneering progress, casting a long shadow over the trajectory of a nascent nation. Crafted by the Continental Congress under the aegis of the Articles of Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance emerged as a […]