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The Northwest Ordinance created a process for territories to become states.
What was one requirement for a territory to become a state?

A. The territory agreeing to protect slavery within its borders

B. The population of the territory reaching 15,000

C. Residents of the territory electing a lawmaking assembly

D. Most of the territory's residents owning property​

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Answer:

Explanation:

As the first step toward statehood, each territory had to appoint a governor, a secretary, and three judges. Second, as soon as there were five thousand male residents in the territory, they could elect a legislature and a delegate to Congress. So C is the answer.... Hope that helps!!!