Which of these best explains the importance of the procedures of the Northwest Ordinance? A :Territories could eventually become states on an equal footing with the original
states
B :Territories were forced to pay higher taxes than the original states for several years
before qualifying for statehood.
C :Territories could be admitted as new states but were given less
representation in the
Confederation Congress.
D :Territories were treated as colonies without any opportunity to be admitted to the
Union as states