Question

the land ordinance of 1785 did which of the following? check all of the boxes that apply.
□ provided a system for dividing and selling public lands in the northwest territory
□ established five new states
□ provided support for public education
□ opened the mississippi river to american trade
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Explanation:

• The Land Ordinance of 1785 created a grid system to survey, divide, and sell public lands in the Northwest Territory.
• It set aside one section of each surveyed township for public education, supporting school funding.
• Establishing five new states was part of the later Northwest Ordinance of 1787, not the 1785 act.
• Opening the Mississippi River to American trade was addressed in separate diplomatic agreements, not this ordinance.

Answer:

• provided a system for dividing and selling public lands in the Northwest Territory
• provided support for public education