Question

What was the requirement to become a state in the early 1800s?

having a population of more than 60,000 free adult males
having a population off more 60,000 residents in all
having a total area of at least 1,000 square miles
having a wealth of at least one valuable natural resource

Answer 1

The correct Answer is (A)... I took the test!

Answer 2

Answer: A) having a population of more than 60,000 free adult males

This is according to Article 5 in the Northwest Ordinance (July 13, 1787) which says

"And, whenever any of the said States shall have sixty thousand free inhabitants therein, such State shall be admitted".