Question

which of these was the biggest disadvantage for settlers wanting to take advantage of the opportunities created by the land ordinance of 1785?
a the great plains were an alien environment to many of the settlers.
b land speculators were most able to purchase land in the affected areas.
c they had to cross the rocky mountains in order to have access to the lands.
d war with great britain meant that traveling to the area was extremely dangerous.

Explanation:

The Land Ordinance of 1785 aimed to distribute land in the Northwest Territory. Land speculators, who had more capital, could buy large tracts of land. This limited the availability of land for individual settlers who might have less financial resources. The Great Plains were not part of the area affected by this ordinance. The Rocky Mountains were not in the region relevant to the 1785 Land Ordinance. The war with Great Britain (Revolutionary War) was over by 1783, so it wasn't a factor for the 1785 ordinance.

Answer:

B. Land speculators were most able to purchase land in the affected areas.