Under the ordinance, slavery was forever outlawed from the lands of the Northwest Territory, freedom of religion and other civil liberties were guaranteed, the resident Indians were promised decent treatment, and education was provided for.
This resulted in an increase in the transformation of
communities due to the influx of new immigrants many of whom were at an age
where they are about to establish their own independence and make their own
mark in their new home.
There was a severe economic depression world-wide