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

Which of the following flow charts accurately illustrates the history of constitutional amendments in the united states?

Why did the federal government choose to give each tribal member a 25-year deed to the reservation land? this was the life expectancy of native americans at this time, and the government wished to grant rights for only a single generation. they considered this to be enough time to keep the area calm before they could take the land back again for sale. the united states government believed that the nutrients from the land would be depleted by the end of the deed. the government believed this would be enough time for the tribal members to become self-reliant and adapt to the farming lifestyle.

Were the common crimes brought before the suffolk county court? what were the common sentences for convictions what? why type of punishment did the court prefer to inflict?