Question

which of the following was an effect of the land ordinance of 1785? it encouraged settlers to fully populate the thirteen states. it brought money to the nation through the sale of public lands. it allowed slavery to spread into the northwest territory. it limited the growth of schools and public education.

Explanation:

The Land Ordinance of 1785 was a law that set up a standardized system for settlers to purchase title to farmland in the undeveloped west. It provided for the survey and sale of public lands, which brought money to the nation. It did not relate to populating the thirteen - states (already populated), slavery was prohibited in the Northwest Territory by the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, and it actually set aside land for public schools.

Answer:

It brought money to the nation through the sale of public lands.