Question

What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

(1 point)

to satisfy southerners who wanted to expand slavery

to subdivide and sell land in the Northwest Territory

to create a structure for the federal government

to ensure basic freedoms for settlers

Answer 1

to subdivide and sell land in the Northwest Territory

It established a standardized system of townships and sections to survey, divide, and sell western lands to raise revenue and organize settlement.