Answer:
Explanation:
On 20th May, 1785 The Land Ordinance was adopted by the United States Congress.
Before this ordinance, the congress did not have the power to collect direct tax from the citizens, and after adopting this ordinance, the congress can collect the taxes from different resources such as land selling.
Apart from that, it helped to promote the educational system in newly acquired territory.
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