Which of the Following Statements Applies to the Ordinance of 1785

Multiple Choice

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.