What was the purpose of the land ordinance of 1785? a) to create a structure for the federal government b) to subdivide and sell land in the northwest territory c) to ensure basic freedoms for settlers d) to satisfy southerners who wanted to expand slavery

b.  organize and divide newly acquired land from the American revolution, to then sell to make money for the American government facing debt from the Revolutionary War

nicely as to join and when they said no punch them in the face and run away

explanation:

d. migration of french settlers into english colonies