The provision highlighted in the diagram reflects which goal of the Confederation Congress?
- Acheck_circle
Promoting public education through revenue from designated lands
- B
Maintaining military bases in the Northwest Territory
- C
Reserving lands exclusively for Native American tribes
- D
Funding the national debt by selling all sections to land speculators
Explanation
The Land Ordinance of 1785 set aside section 16 of every township to fund public schools—an early federal commitment to education.