Question

Which of the following best explains why the special assignment of Section 16 of each township in the Ordinance of 1785 could be viewed as a turning point in American history?A. it set a precedent for government support for public education
B. it provided for the assimilation of American Indians through reservation schools
C. it created the first formally operated schools in North America
D. it established that all residents had equal to public education

Answer 1

Answer:

A. It set a precedent for US federal support for public education            

Explanation:

The Land Ordinance,1785 was adopted in the year 1785,  20th May by the U.S. Congress.  It established a standardized system for the settlers who could purchase farmland in the undeveloped west. One of the important result of the Ordinance of 1785 was that it helped to promote education in the newly acquired territory. It set as an example or model for the United government to support for the public education.

Hence the correct option is (A).