which of the following statements best describes how the Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement? select two.

Question

A. it dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state.
B it provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States
C. it established laws that gave basic rights to settlers
D. it ensured that any native American living in the territory would become a citizen

Answer 1

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

B. it provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States
C. it established laws that gave basic rights to settlers

These statements capture the primary functions of the Northwest Ordinance, which was to outline the process for creating new states from territories and to ensure certain rights for settlers in those areas.