Why did Americans fail to gain control of all the land located within the 13 colonies?

A) Spanish occupied territory in the Carolinas.
B) Cherokee and Creek held extensive land in Georgia.
C) Americans were not interested in land masses located near the Canadian border.
D) There were large tracts of land still owned by British loyalists.

Cherokee Nation

A sovereign tribal government of the Cherokee people, native to the southeastern United States, with a complex history of displacement, survival, and legal battles for their rights and land.

Creek

A Native American people historically inhabiting the southeastern United States, renowned for their rich cultural heritage, including their art, rituals, and governance structures.

British Loyalists

Were colonists in America who remained loyal to the British throne during the American Revolutionary War.