Question

select the correct answer. which of these pieces of legislation was an important step in limiting slavery? a. land ordinance of 1785 b. northwest ordinance of 1787 c. three - fifths compromise d. the great compromise

Explanation:

The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 prohibited slavery in the Northwest Territory, marking an important step in limiting slavery's spread in the United States. The Land Ordinance of 1785 dealt with land - sale and survey in the Northwest Territory and had nothing to do with slavery. The Three - Fifths Compromise counted slaves as three - fifths of a person for the purposes of apportioning representatives and direct taxes, which was more about political representation and not about limiting slavery. The Great Compromise was about the structure of Congress and had no relation to limiting slavery.

Answer:

B. Northwest Ordinance of 1787