Question

according to the northwest ordinance of 1787, a territory could apply for statehood after it had
5,000 free adult males.
5,000 enslaved people.
a state legislature.
a population of 60,000.

Explanation:

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 set specific population requirements for territories seeking statehood. A territory could apply for statehood once it reached a total population of 60,000; 5,000 free adult males was the threshold for forming a territorial legislature, not statehood.

Answer:

a population of 60,000.