How did the provisions of the northwest ordinance affect u. s expansion

Slavery forbidden in the Northwest Territory

Slavery and involuntary servitude were forbidden in the Northwest Territory, thereby making the Ohio River a natural dividing line between the free and slave states of the country. Unanimous consent from the states was required for the Northwest Ordinance to be passed.

which time period is this? or is this story fictional, i'm going to need more info to answer this question

the answer is b: an economic crisis throughout the country.