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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Definitions:

Innominate Bone

Another term for the hip bone, comprising the ilium, ischium, and pubis, which are fused in adults.

Pelvic Girdle

The Pelvic Girdle is a ring-like bony structure, located at the base of the spine, to which the lower limbs are attached in humans and other vertebrates.

Hip Bones

The large bones that form the base of the pelvis and articulate with the femur at the hip joints; these are comprised of three parts: ilium, ischium, and pubis.

Coccyx

The small, triangular bone at the base of the spinal column, consisting of three to five fused vertebrae, also known as the tailbone.