Which of the following best describes the land ordinance of 1785?
it allowed colonists to settle the ohio river valley after the french and indian war. ohio, indiana, illinois, michigan, and wisconsin were formed.
it allowed colonists to settle on lands occupied by native americans.
it forbade colonists from settling in the ohio river valley after the french and indian war.

It's actually B) Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin were formed.

I know that seems odd because one of them were actually official states until the early 1800s, but let me explain. The French and Indian War ended in 1763, 22 years before the Land Ordinance of 1785. That doesn't mean that C isn't the answer though, here's how you can logic out that B is right. The revolutionary war was right in between these 2 events, it ended only 2 years before the Land Ordinance of 1785. Those of you looking at this question are probably taking the exact same quiz. If you think back to your lessons it says specifically that Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin were formed. Hope this helps those of you who see this!

it further strained relations between the north and the south and convinced

since most of current immigration into the u.s., both legal and illegal, is coming from latin america. it would be very difficult to imagine or rationalize a country my fellow citizens are trying desperately to flee into, would pose a threat to my prosperity or freedom. since the u.s. has a long history of intervention, but no record of permanent occupation, i would not feel oppression is the main objective.  

the largest free trade nation, along with the largest gdp in the world wanting to expand it's economic policy on us, and including us, could only be positive. the u.s. government has no interest in, or way of simply forcing american culture on us. and has no track record of it. other nations that adopted american social culture, or "americanization" did so voluntarily, mainly through the choice of allowing american businesses and u.s. citizens to come into their nations, as free operatives.