1. Why is the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 important for
understanding the Missouri Compromise?

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.

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