Question

What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

A. It defined the boundaries of reservations for Native Americans.
B. It allowed slavery in the Northwest Territory.
C. It described how the territories could become states.
D. It created colonies with religious governments.

Answer 1

C. It described how the territories could become states.

Step-by-step explanation:

Also known as the Ordinance of 1787, the Northwest Ordinance established a government for the Northwest Territory, outlined the process for admitting a new state to the Union, and guaranteed that newly created states would be equal to the original thirteen states.