Which of the following statements was a law established by the Northwest Ordinance?(1 point)

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Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply to become states.
Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply to become states.

Education would be paid for by the central government.
Education would be paid for by the central government.

Anyone who escaped slavery would be guaranteed freedom.
Anyone who escaped slavery would be guaranteed freedom.

New states would be considered "less than" established states for their first 20 years.

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2 hours ago

The correct statement regarding a law established by the Northwest Ordinance is:

Only territories with a population of at least 60,000 could apply to become states.

The Northwest Ordinance, enacted in 1787, set the framework for the governance of the Northwest Territory and included provisions for the admission of new states, including the requirement for a population threshold.