Author Question: Which of the following statements applies to The Ordinance of 1785? A) It followed natural ... (Read 55 times)

mckennatimberlake · **on:** Jul 4, 2018

Which of the following statements applies to The Ordinance of 1785?

A) It followed natural topography and physical features to draw the boundaries of townships and private landholdings.
B) It ignored Native Americans' claims that previous treaties ceding the land were invalid.
C) It was the first major piece of legislation passed under the government established by the Constitution
D) It was designed to weaken French settlements in Quebec.
E) It was rejected by the Constitutional Convention but implemented by President Washington as an Executive Order.

Question 2

What did the term republican imply for most leaders of the American Revolution?

A) mob rule and or rule by an uneducated multitude.
B) virtuous leaders elected for their superior talents and commitment to the public good
C) rule by wealthy corporate attorneys
D) a large federal budget deficit
E) power decentralized primarily among the large states