Question

Question

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

(1 point)
Responses

to help ordinary farmers obtain land
to help ordinary farmers obtain land

to strengthen trade with the British Empire
to strengthen trade with the British Empire

to provide a system of government for the Northwest Territory

Answer 1

The purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was to provide a system of government for the Northwest Territory.