What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

A) to create a structure for the federal government

b) to subdivide and sell land in the Northwest Territory

C) to ensure basic freedoms for settlers

D) to satisfy southerners who wanted to expand slavery

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Karlie Lucas

20 October, 15:00

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Nathanial · Answer 1

B bc they divided it into townships and sold the land

What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?A) to create a structure for the federal governmentb) to subdivide and sell land in the Northwest TerritoryC) to ensure basic freedoms for settlersD) to satisfy southerners who wanted to expand slavery