Asked by Nykia De'shai on Jun 13, 2024
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Which of the following laws passed by the Congress of the Confederation compelled states to surrender their western land claims?
A) the Northwest Ordinance of 1787
B) the Land Ordinance of 1785
C) the Alien and Sedition Acts
D) the Navigation Act of 1818
Congress of the Confederation
The governing body of the United States under the Articles of Confederation, consisting of representatives from each state and possessing limited powers.
Northwestern Land Claims
Territorial disputes and claims in the Northwestern territories of the United States, primarily during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, involving land rights and settlement.
Northwest Ordinance
A 1787 federal law that created a method for admitting new states to the Union from the territory, and listed rights and freedoms.
- Recognize the value of key historical documents and legal statutes in the early period of the United States.
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Tyler FerreiraJun 14, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was a significant law passed by the Congress of the Confederation that structured the settlement of the Northwest Territory and required states to surrender their western land claims, paving the way for the creation of new states.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the value of key historical documents and legal statutes in the early period of the United States.