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

How did the boston massacre contribute to the writing of the declaration of independence? a. many colonists began to see the british government as a source of protection. b. many colonists began to see the british government as a supporter of free speech. c. many colonists began to oppose the british government's building of forts on the frontier. d. many colonists began to fear the british government's harsh actions toward the colonies.