which of the following statements best describes how the northwest ordinance established a method for settlement? select all that apply.

Question

it dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state.
it provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the united states
it established laws that gave basic rights to settlers
it ensured that any native american living in the territory would become a citizen

Answer 1

The statements that best describe how the Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement are:

1. It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
2. It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.

These two points accurately capture the essential functions of the Northwest Ordinance in organizing the governance and settlement of new territories and ensuring rights for settlers. The other statements are not accurate representations of the ordinance's provisions.