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Why do you think the Land Ordinance of 1785 and

the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 are considered
two great achievements of the government under
the Articles of Confederation? Write a response of
at least three sentences.

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User AshleyS
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Answer:

It was considered a great accomplishment due to the Northwest Ordinance both establishing a new system to include states in the union, AND resolved the question of slavery.

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User Raxvan
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Answer:

The Land Ordinance’s system of dividing and selling public lands promoted settlement of the West and provided income for the government. The Northwest Ordinance provided for government in the territories and established a system for adding new states to the union. The Northwest Ordinance resolved the question of slavery in the Northwest Territory.

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