Question

Between 1776 and 1820 the number of states in the union had. A. Increased slightly. B. Almost doubled C. Stayed the same. D. Nearly tripled

Answer 1

Between 1776 and 1820 the number of states in the Union had D) Nearly tripled. 

Answer 2

Between 1776 and 1820 the number of states in the union had "D. Nearly tripled," although many of the territories in question were disputed during this time.