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Cession to Federal Government
- When
- 1790
- Where
- Western Territories
North Carolina ceded its western territories to the federal government in 1790, enabling the creation of the Southwest Territory.
The cession occurred in 1790, following North Carolina's ratification of the Constitution. The area, previously known as Tennessee County, was transferred to federal control. On May 26, 1790, the region was organized into the Southwest Territory, shifting governance from the state to the federal government.
Sources
- Tennessee Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-25
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