Question

Question

Which of the following statements best describes how the Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement? Select all that apply.
(1 point)
Responses

It dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state.
It dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state.

It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.

It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.
It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.

It ensured that any Native American living in the territory would become a citizen.

Answer 1

The Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement in the following ways:

1. It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
2. It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.

The other statements do not accurately reflect the provisions of the Northwest Ordinance. It did not dictate that new territories would become part of an existing state nor did it ensure that any Native American living in the territory would become a citizen.