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were often colonists looking to move west to acquire new lands whigs or tories
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Colonists looking to move west to acquire new lands were primarily associated with the Whigs. The Whig party, which emerged in the 1830s, was generally supportive of westward expansion and the idea of manifest destiny. They favored policies that encouraged settlement and development of new territories.
In contrast, the Tories (or Loyalists) were those who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution. After the Revolution, many Loyalists left the newly formed United States, and those who remained often did not support the aggressive westward expansion that many Whigs championed.
Therefore, the desire for westward expansion and land acquisition was more aligned with the Whig ideology and supporters, particularly during the early 19th century.
In contrast, the Tories (or Loyalists) were those who remained loyal to the British Crown during the American Revolution. After the Revolution, many Loyalists left the newly formed United States, and those who remained often did not support the aggressive westward expansion that many Whigs championed.
Therefore, the desire for westward expansion and land acquisition was more aligned with the Whig ideology and supporters, particularly during the early 19th century.