Question

(NEED ANSWER ASAP WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST TO QUICK AND CORRECT) the northwest ordiance created a process for territories to become states. what was one requirement for territories to become states?
A. congress deciding to add a new state to the union
B. the population reaching 10,000
C. the territory agreeing to outlaw slavery
D. congress setting up a government for the territory

Answer 1

Step 1: When territory was just being settled, congress would appoint a governor, a secretary, and 3 judges.

Step 2:Once the territory had 5,000 free adult male settlers, it could elect a legislature.

Step 3:When the free population reached 60,000, the territory could ask to become a state.

Answer is D

Answer 2

I think the correct aswer is D.