Which of the following is a true statement about the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
A)It remained silent on the issue of slavery, thus encouraging the slave trade in the territories.
B)It stipulated that a territory could elect a legislature when its male population reached 1,000.
C)It allowed a territory to enter the Union as a state once its total population reached 60,000.
D)It respected the rights of the native inhabitants of the land, protecting them from white settlers.
E)It failed to incorporate a bill of rights, thus giving the Crown extensive power over the colonies.

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The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 allowed a territory to become a state once its population reached 60,000, establishing a mechanism for territories to transition to statehood.

Which of the Following Is a True Statement About the Northwest