Before the new territories could achieve statehood under the Northwest Ordinance, Congress had to persuade four states to give up claims to lands in the region. Which four states were forced to give up territorial claims in the region?

A. New York, Virginia, Connecticut, and MassachusettsB. South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and TennesseeC. Massachusetts, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Rhode IslandD. Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and North Carolina

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Helen Stephens

1 June, 11:39

Before the new territories could achieve statehood under the Northwest Ordinance, Congress had to persuade four states to give up claims to lands in the region. Which four states were forced to give up territorial claims in the region?

A. New York, Virginia, Connecticut, and MassachusettsB. South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and TennesseeC. Massachusetts, South Carolina, Kentucky, and Rhode IslandD. Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and North Carolina

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Gunner Kane · Answer 1

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Explanation:

Up until about 1780, the lands of the North West Territory were claimed as ownership by several states which included New York, Virginia, Connecticut and Massachusetts.