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Maryland wanted balance of power, so they'd know if one state was expanded or if one stayed the same.

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Approval of the articles of confederation was delayed because of a dispute over?

state claims to western territories


Which five states had no claims in the west?

Well, darling, the five states that didn't have any claims in the western territories were Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. They were probably too busy dealing with their own drama to bother staking a claim out west. Can't blame them for wanting to avoid the wild frontier, right?


What feature marked he western boundary of british claims?

The Appalachian Mountains marked the western boundary of British claims.


Why do you think Maryland was the last state with out a land claim to approve the article?

Maryland was the last state without a land claim to approve the Articles of Confederation primarily due to its concerns over western land claims held by other states. The state feared that if it ratified the Articles without a resolution on land disputes, it would lose its influence and rights over its territory. Additionally, Maryland wanted assurances that these western lands would be managed fairly and not monopolized by states with larger claims. This standoff reflected broader tensions among the states regarding land distribution and governance.


What caused Maryland to approve the articles of confederation?

In 1781 Virginia gave up its claims. So Maryland agreed to sign the Articles....


Why did some states refuse to ratify the articles of confederation?

Maryland had no Western lands, while all the other states did. They had nothing to gain from ratification, while all the other states had land to protect.


Adjuster license require to handle claims in Maryland?

Not is you are the adjuster for the ins. co.


Why did states give up western land claims?

Because congress's ability to raise money from states was limited, it decided to raise revenue by selling these lands


Why did the states dispute the western land claims?

The states disputed western land claims primarily due to competition over territory and resources, which were seen as crucial for expansion and economic development. States like Virginia, New York, and Massachusetts had claims to vast tracts of land based on colonial charters, leading to tensions with states like Maryland and Pennsylvania that lacked such claims. The disputes were further complicated by the need for a unified approach to governance and settlement in these territories, ultimately prompting the establishment of the Land Ordinance of 1785 and the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 to resolve these conflicts.


Why did Thomas Jefferson persuade Virginia to give up its claim to western lands?

Thomas Jefferson persuaded Virginia to give up their Western Claims because they had a great need for central government.


Why did states without western land claims want the other states to give up their claims?

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Which two states had the largest western land claims during western land cessions?

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