Which of the Following Facts Concerning the Northwest Ordinance Is

question 63

Multiple Choice

Which of the following facts concerning the Northwest Ordinance is not true?

• A) It forbade slavery in the Northwest Territory.
• B) It permitted the citizens of a territory to elect a legislature and make their own laws.
• C) It permitted the citizens of a territory to write a state constitution and apply to Congress for admission as a new state.
• D) It outlined the steps for the creation and admission of new states.
• E) It removed Native Americans and guaranteed white settlers the right to buy land in the territory.

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