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A Weak Confederation

Question 1 • 8th Grade US History & Geography A

Which of the following was an effect of the Land Ordinance of 1785?

Answer
A
It encouraged settlers to fully populate the thirteen states.
B
It brought money to the nation through the sale of public lands.
C
It allowed slavery to spread into the Northwest Territory.
D
It limited the growth of schools and public education.

Explanation

The Land Ordinance of 1785 divided public land in the Northwest Territory into townships and sections that could be surveyed and sold. Selling these lands brought revenue to the national government, so B, “It brought money to the nation through the sale of public lands,” is correct. The ordinance also reserved a section in each township to support public schools, rather than limiting education.

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