What was the purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785? A) To outline how the Great Lakes would be divided between the United States
and Britain B) To explain how the original 13 states would be divided after the war C) To outline policies for dividing the land north of the Ohio River D) To explain how new states could be formed from territories
C) To outline policies for dividing the land north of the Ohio River
Explanation:
The purpose of the Land Ordinance of 1785 which was passed by the United States Congress, when the country was still using Articles of Confederation, was based on how the lands would be surveyed technically, which is then divided on the principle of the rectangular grid technique.
Hence, in this case, the correct answer is "To outline policies for dividing the land north of the Ohio River." which defines the area of thirteen colonies.
