Question

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1897?

A. It allowed selected areas of the Northwest Territory to become States.
B. It allowed settlers to take ownership of lands held by Native Americans.
C. It created a set of procedures and rules for attaining statehood.
D. It provided clear laws and procedures for commerce within the Northwest Territory.

Answer 1

Answer: C. It created a set of procedures and rules for attaining statehood