Question

How did the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 impact westward migration?


A.The Ordinances permitted (allowed) slavery, which encouraged growth


B.The Ordinances discouraged western migration


C.The Ordinances took into account the land owned by Native Americans, which promoted positive relationships between settlers and natives


D.The Ordinances provided a method for dividing land to be dispersed (given away)

Answer 1

Answer: B, Slavery was popular at the time

Explanation:

New states would be admitted to the nation as equal members of the Union. The polices of the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 not only fostered westward expansion but also took steps to legislate for public education and to limit slavery in the newly added territories.

Answer 2

Answer: A the ordinances permitted allowed slavery.

Explanation: