Which of the Following Policies Was Established by the Northwest

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following policies was established by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

• A) Congress would establish and oversee the development of territorial governments in the West.
• B) The validity of Indian land claims would be reviewed by an independent commission.
• C) Residents of the western territories would have the same rights as citizens of the original states.
• D) Homesteaders would be given free title to land they had settled and improved.

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