Which of the following was NOT part of the Northwest Ordinance?
A) Slavery was prohibited in the territory above the Ohio River.
B) Statehood was allowed when a territory had a population of 60,000 people.
C) Religious freedom was guaranteed in a "bill of rights."
D) New states formed from the Northwest Territory had to allow Indians "perpetual representation" in the state governments.
E) Territorial governors were to be chosen by Congress.

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The Northwest Ordinance included clauses prohibiting slavery, allowing for statehood based on population, guaranteeing religious freedom, and dictating that territorial governors would be chosen by Congress. However, there was no provision for Indian "perpetual representation" in state governments.

Which of the Following Was NOT Part of the Northwest