How did manifest destiny encourage westward expansion?

A. People thought their lives would be easier out West.

B. Adding additional territories to the West meant more land and opportunity for settlers.

C. Mexico did not want to give up Texas to the United States.

D. It was more expensive to live in the Eastern part of the United States?

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Caitlin Morton

7 February, 07:33

How did manifest destiny encourage westward expansion?

A. People thought their lives would be easier out West.

B. Adding additional territories to the West meant more land and opportunity for settlers.

C. Mexico did not want to give up Texas to the United States.

D. It was more expensive to live in the Eastern part of the United States?

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Jaylin Trujillo · Answer 1

The right answer is letter B. Adding additional territories to the West meant more land and opportunity for settlers.

The search and control of these lands motivated several European settlers and immigrants to try their luck searching for a piece of land where they could achieve a more prosperous life.