Answer: C.) They wanted to use the waterways to transport goods and crops to distant markets.
Explanation:
The Northwest Territory was a territory created by the US Congress in 1787, the government created the Northwest Ordinances that organized land policy and territorial government in the area. Most of the settlers preferred to choose land close to the lakes and rivers because the territory was inhabited until that moment, so if they were closer to rivers they would be able to transport goods and crops from a long distance, which would make life easier in that region.
Slavery was introduced wind a Dutch ship traded African slaves for food in 1619. When White settlers were unable to find cheap labour they turn to the slaves imported from Africa.
Socrates' idea of Government is a perfect republic that is led by a philosopher.
I think the leaders of United States will strongly disagree with Socrates Idea because Socrates strongly opposes democracy.
Socrates believed that Democracy is not an efficient way of Government because taking the public opinion's onto account is too much work and may become a hindrance for the Government's plan in the long term.
