Which of the Following Was True of the Northwest Territory

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of the Northwest Territory between 1790 and 1860?

• A) Migration into the region was slow largely due to the questionable status of slavery in the area.
• B) The population of the region grew at a phenomenal rate.
• C) The region's climate caused a significantly higher death rate than in the Northeastern states.
• D) Although the population grew due to natural increase, more people actually left the region than moved into the region.

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