Question

what did congress do during the first territorial stage of the northwest ordinance of 1787? establish schools establish slavery appoint governors and judges set up state legislatures

Explanation:

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 had a multi-stage territorial governance structure. In the first stage, Congress was responsible for appointing key executive and judicial officials to administer the territory. Establishing schools was a later provision for when the territory developed, slavery was prohibited, and state legislatures were created in a later stage of territorial advancement.

Answer:

appoint governors and judges