The Land Ordinance of 1785 Was Most Favorable to

question 30

Multiple Choice

The Land Ordinance of 1785 was most favorable to

• A) small farmers.
• B) bankers.
• C) ranchers.
• D) Virginians.
• E) wealthy speculators.

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