How did the northwest ordinance of 1787 reflect thomas jefferson's ideas? a. slavery was permitted in the territory, setting a precedent that would later southerners. b. congress followed the british model of keeping colonies in permanent subordination. c. citizens were guaranteed freedom of religion, trial by jury, and the rights of the common law. d. indians were expected to give up their land and relocate elsewhere.

In its brief existence, the Confederation Congress passed little legislation of lasting import. One of the few exceptions was the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, which controlled the admission of the Midwest states and laid the legal groundwork for their functioning.

One of Thomas Jefferson's often overlooked accomplishments is the work that he devoted to this plan. Less renowned but equally important advocates were Nathan Dane and Rufus King.

The ordinance applied to the Northwest Territory, which consisted of the entire Midwest located east of the Mississippi River.

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