Question

What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

(1 point)
Responses

to satisfy southerners who wanted to expand slavery
to satisfy southerners who wanted to expand slavery

to subdivide and sell land in the Northwest Territory
to subdivide and sell land in the Northwest Territory

to create a structure for the federal government
to create a structure for the federal government

to ensure basic freedoms for settlers

Answer 1

The purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785 was **to subdivide and sell land in the Northwest Territory**.