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:

Merkel Cells

Specialized skin cells involved in the sense of touch, capable of detecting textures and shapes.

Root Hair Plexuses

Nerve fiber networks found in the dermal layer of the skin that allow for the sensation of touch in hair-covered skin.

Baroreceptors

Sensory nerve endings in the cardiovascular system sensitive to blood pressure changes, helping in reflex control of the blood pressure.

Proprioceptors

Sensory receptors found in muscles, tendons, and joints that provide information about body position and movement.