The british hoped to limit american settlement in the northwest territory by
a. moving their forts across the great lakes.
b. sending troops to attack american settlements.
c. providing arms and ammunition to native americans.
d. sending general arthur st. clair to patrol the area.

The British hoped to limit American settlement in the Northwest Territory by providing arms and ammunition to Native Americans. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or option "C". I hope that this is the answer that has come to your desired help.