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It provided for a system of scientific surveying of the Northwest Territories lands and the subsequent subdivision of them based upon a rectangular gride system. The basic unit was called a township, measuring 6 miles on each side, which would be further divided into any number of rectangular parcels of individually owned land. The smallest parcel of land one could buy was set at 1 square mile or 640 acres, at a cost of $1 per acre. Furthermore, each township was to set aside at least one section for the establishment of a school. This procedure formed the basis for American public land policy until the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862.
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Was there any accomplishments made under the Articles of Confederation?
land ordinance of 1785
What did the land ordinance of 1785 abd northwest ordinance have in common?
It was used in 1785 to settle more land outside of the thirteen states by using population.
Which reason best explains why the Confederation Congress established the Land Ordinance of 1785?
Congress was trying to gain control of Ohio country.
What did the land ordinance of 1785 divide the western lands into?
The land ordinance of 1785 was created to divide the land that had been acquired by the U.S..
Which ordinance sold government land in the west to encourge settlement?
The Land Ordinance of 1785
What was the Articles of Confederation strengths?
Some strengths of the AOC were they established congress, the northwest ordinance, and the land ordinance of 1785.
Which American constitution was in effect when Congress passed the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance?
Articles of Confederation
The Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 were the two major accomplishments under what government?
The Articles of Confederation
Was there any accomplishments made under the Articles of Confederation?
land ordinance of 1785
Why is the northwest ordinance of 1787 considered to be the outstanding achievement of congress under the articles of confederation?
The land ordinance of 1785 and the northwest ordinance of 1787 are considered achievements under the articles of confederation because they?
What did the Confederation Congress do to strengthen the United States?
One thing the Confederation Congress did to strengthen the U.S. was pass the Land Ordinance of 1785. The Congress of the Confederation was created in 1781.
What did the congress confederation congress pass to create as a system for surveying and dividing public lands?
They passed the Land Ordinance of 1785.
Did the ordinance of 1785 stop the spread of slavery to the west?
Not sure but think it's northwest ordinance not ordinance of 1785
What were the powers the Article of confederation?
The powers of the a.c. were passing the land ordinance of 1785, passed the Northwest Ordinance, negotiated the treaty of Paris at the end of the war, and governed the nation during the Revolutionary War.
Why was the land of ordinance of 1785 important?
The Land Ordinance of 1785 was important because it created the Northwest Territory. President Washington signed the ordinance on August 7, 1789.
What were the two ordinances under the articles of confedaration?
The ordinance of 1785 and the ordinance of 1787.
What was the land of ordinance of 1785 created by?
Township
