Question

What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

A) to create a structure for the federal government

b) to subdivide and sell land in the Northwest Territory

C) to ensure basic freedoms for settlers

D) to satisfy southerners who wanted to expand slavery

Answer 1

b. organize and divide newly acquired land from the American revolution, to then sell to make money for the American government facing debt from the Revolutionary War

Answer 2

the answer is b do you have any question