What was the purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787? (1 point) Responses to provide a system of government for the Northwest Territory to provide a system of government for the Northwest Territory to help ordinary farmers obtain land to help ordinary farmers obtain land to strengthen trade with the British Empire to strengthen trade with the British Empire to allow Native Americans to remain on their land in the territory

The purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was to provide a system of government for the Northwest Territory.