Which of the following statements best describes how the Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement? Select all that apply.
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Responses
It dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state.
It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.
It ensured that any Native American living in the territory would become a citizen.
- It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
- It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.
- It ensured that any Native American living in the territory would become a citizen.
The correct options are:
- It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
- It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.
To determine which of the statements best describes how the Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement, we can analyze each statement and identify those that accurately reflect the provisions of the legislation.
1. "It dictated that new territories would become part of an existing state."
This statement is incorrect. The Northwest Ordinance did not simply merge new territories into existing states.
2. "It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States."
This statement is correct. The Northwest Ordinance established a process for new territories to eventually become states within the United States.
3. "It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers."
This statement is correct. The Northwest Ordinance guaranteed basic rights, such as freedom of religion, trial by jury, and protection of private property, to settlers in the newly established territories.
4. "It ensured that any Native American living in the territory would become a citizen."
This statement is incorrect. The Northwest Ordinance did not address the citizenship of Native Americans living in the territory.
Therefore, the statements that best describe how the Northwest Ordinance established a method for settlement are:
- It provided a procedure whereby new states could become part of the United States.
- It established laws that gave basic rights to settlers.