Question

how was the northwest ordinance important for education in the united states?
a. it required all children go to school.
b. it enforced teacher preparation requirements.
c. it required land be set aside for schools.
d. it provided the first federal aid to education.

Explanation:

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 required that one - section of land (one thirty - sixth) in each township be set aside for the support of public schools. It did not require all children to go to school, enforce teacher preparation requirements, or provide the first federal aid to education.

Answer:

C. It required land be set aside for schools.