The land ordinance of 1785 affected slavery by
stopping it from spreading.
spreading it throughout the nation.
abolishing it throughout the nation.
allowing enslaved people to settle in the west.

The Land Ordinance of 1785 affected slavery by stopping it from spreading.

The Northwest Ordinance is considered one of the most important legislative acts of the Confederation Congress. It protected civil liberties and most importantly prohibited slavery in the new territories which kept it from spreading.

a countries leader should be motivated by the common good of the country.