The USGovernment's Acquisition of _____ Is an Example of the Inherent

The U.S.government's acquisition of _____ is an example of the inherent power of the government and was needed to gain the support of states such as Maryland during ratification of the Constitution.​ 

A)  the colonies on the Atlantic seaboard​ 
B) the Northwest Territory 
C) the Pacific Islands 
D) the Caribbean islands 
E) the southern states