Which of the Following Statements Applies to the Ordinance of 1785

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements applies to The Ordinance of 1785?

• A) It followed natural topography and physical features to draw the boundaries of townships and private landholdings.
• B) It ignored Native Americans' claims that previous treaties ceding the land were invalid.
• C) It was the first major piece of legislation passed under the government established by the Constitution
• D) It was designed to weaken French settlements in Quebec.
• E) It was rejected by the Constitutional Convention but implemented by President Washington as an Executive Order.

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