13 The 22 established a government ... outlined the
process for admitting a new state to the Union, and guaranteed
that newly created states would be equal to the original thirteen
states. Considered one of the most important legislative acts of
the Confederation Congress, the 2 also protected civil
liberties and outlawed slavery in the new territories.
– "Primary Documents in American History,
Library of Congress, www. loc. gov
(accessed May 2, 2014)
Which document completes this excerpt?
A Declaration of Independence
B Treaty of Ghent
C Northwest Ordinance
D Louisiana Purchase Treaty
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