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AP US History
Unit 3 – Conflict and American Independence, 1754–1800
Topic 3.7
How did western land claims affect states' acceptance of The Articles of Confederation?
The prospect of gold discovery in the west led to disagreements over state boundaries and rights.
States without western claims wouldn't ratify until those with claims ceded them to national control.
Certain states refused to join unless they were granted more western territory than others,
Western land was used as collateral for loans from European nations causing disputes among states.
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