What was a major incentive in the settling in the west?

After early colonial losses to the british in new york, a.general washington withdrew his troops to pennsylvania. b.the colonies ratified the declaration of independence. c.the continental army set up headquarters at fort lee. d.general washington set up headquarters in new jersey.

According to the supreme court which of these most likely prompted the arrest of the protest in edward v. south carolina

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