Select the correct answer. Why did the smaller states want the larger states to give up their claim on western territories?
A.
The smaller states couldn’t conduct interstate commerce.
B.
The smaller states wanted the western lands to belong to all states.
C.
The smaller states wanted to protect the interests of American Indians.
D.
The smaller states had to pay taxes to the central government.
E.
The smaller states wanted the western lands to belong to only them.