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OLD NORTHWEST OLD SOUTHWEST

slavery was forbidden under the Northwest Ordinance of 1785-87

slavery was allowed and introduced early

settlers came from Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, New

England

settlers came from Virginia, North and South Carolina and

Georgia

most were small landowners with manufacturing centers for iron,

glass, leather goods etc.

large plantations with slaves dominated the politics of the

region although most residents were small landowners

Indian tribes were expelled from the region to make room for

white settlers

Indian tribes were expelled from the region to make room for

white settlers

Americans moving to Texas were supposed to: 1. Become Mexican citizens 2. Become Catholic 3. Not bring slaves into Texas

“You may all go to hell,

and I will go to Texas”

- Davy Crockett

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13 slave

13 free