Question

established as a new territory in 1784
adopted a constitution and created a government system
requested admission to the United States as the 14th state
request for statehood was denied
?
area was given to the United States government
parts of the area were incorporated into another state in 1796

Which piece of information best completes this list of facts about the Lost State of Franklin?
A.
government collapsed as conflicts intensified
B.
government refused to send taxes to the United States
C.
government applied again to join the United States
D.
government gave more citizens the right to vote

Answer 1

A.

The Franklin government collapsed amid internal disputes and conflicts (with North Carolina, local factions, and the Cherokee). After it fell apart the area reverted to U.S./North Carolina control and was later incorporated into Tennessee in 1796.