Question

Under the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, a territory could apply for statehood when it had ___________settlers and a written state _________.

Answer 1

Answer: 60,000 settlers

Step-by-step explanation:

When territory was just being settled, congress would appoint a governor, a secretary, and 3 judges. Step 2:Once the territory had 5,000 free adult male settlers, it could elect a legislature. Step 3:When the free population reached 60,000, the territory could ask to become a state.