What was the historical significance of the Northwest Ordinance?

A. It provided a framework for adding new statesIt provided a framework for adding new states

B. It expelled the British from their North American coloniesIt expelled the British from their North American colonies

C. It included the Louisiana Purchase which more than doubled the territory of the U.S.It included the Louisiana Purchase which more than doubled the territory of the U.S.

D. It encouraged slave ownership in new U.S. territories

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It encouraged slave ownership in new U.S. territories

Answer: C. It included the Louisiana Purchase which more than doubled the territory of the U.S.