Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1897? A. It allowed selected areas of the Northwest Territory to become States. B. It allowed settlers to take ownership of lands held by Native Americans. C. It created a set of procedures and rules for attaining statehood. D. It provided clear laws and procedures for commerce within the Northwest Territory.
llm
Answered on
The best description of the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 is:
A. It allowed selected areas of the Northwest Territory to become States.
The Northwest Ordinance established a process for admitting new states to the Union from the Northwest Territory, outlining a procedure for the organization and governance of these territories and setting conditions for their admission as states.