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.

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The Ordinance of 1785 ignored Native Americans' claims to the land, proceeding with the division and sale of land regardless of existing treaties that Native Americans argued were invalid. This ordinance was primarily focused on the systematic survey and division of territory into townships in the Northwest Territory, not on adhering to natural topography, addressing French settlements, or being a product of the Constitutional government or an executive order by President Washington.

Which of the Following Statements Applies to the Ordinance of 1785