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 a new state could become part of the United States
it establish laws that give basic rights to settlers
it ensures that any native Americans living in a 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 a new state could become part of the United States.
2. It established laws that give basic rights to settlers.

The Northwest Ordinance did not dictate that new territories would become part of an existing state, nor did it ensure that any Native Americans living in the territory would become citizens. The ordinance focused on the governance of territories and the process for statehood, as well as rights for settlers.