1.) A claim is... The analysis that shows how you came to your claim.

The point or thesis of an argument, an opinion statement.

The conclusion of your argument.

The evidence that supports your opinion.

The evidence that supports your opinion!

A claim is the point or thesis of an argument, an opinion statement.

The answer is it organized land into districts. territories, and states.this ordinance created by thomas jefferson established a set of guidelines and procedures for a territory wanting to apply to be a state in the union. it also ensured that these territories in the northwest would not be slave states.