How did the Confederation Congress attempt to resolve the problem of the status of western territory the states had ceded to the national government?

Which interest groups favored which plans for the sale and distribution of land?

The western territory states, which existed beyond the Appalachian mountains, had been ceded to the central Maryland government. After the American Revolution, they were ceded to Congress by the states. Settlers then moved to these areas.

Answered by W0lf93 | 2024-06-11

The Confederation Congress addressed the status of ceded western territories through the Land Ordinance of 1785, which established a system for surveying and selling land. Different interest groups, such as land speculators and settlers, supported these initiatives for diverse economic and political reasons. This approach aimed to promote orderly settlement while navigating potential conflicts with native populations and existing states' claims.
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Answered by W0lf93 | 2024-10-02