The northwest ordinance f. allowed for the spread of slavery g. encouraged the sale of land to speculators h. provide a method for petitioning for statehood i. denied a bill of rights for settlers

Which statement best explains why a supreme court opinion is a seminal document? an opinion can become quite lengthy, which makes it a seminal document. supreme court documents are the only seminal documents in the united states. an opinion may create major changes in the laws or policies of the united states. generally speaking, a supreme court opinion reflects the feelings of all americans.