Question

According to the Land Ordinance of 1785, land in the Northwest Territory was to be surveyed and divided into 36-square mile townships. Each township was divided into 36 sections. In each township, one section was to be set aside for

A.
a town church.
B.
Native Americans.
C.
public education.
D.
a recreational area.

Answer 1

C. public education. it was the first time government set aside land for educational purposes

Answer 2

The answer is: C. public education