Which of the Following Was True of the Northwest Territory

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was true of the Northwest Territory between 1790 and 1860?

A) Migration into the region was slow largely due to the questionable status of slavery in the area.
B) The population of the region grew at a phenomenal rate.
C) The region's climate caused a significantly higher death rate than in the Northeastern states.
D) Although the population grew due to natural increase, more people actually left the region than moved into the region.