Question

Which sentence best describes how the process of westward expansion affected American political culture?
(1 point)
• The need for labor led to the abolition of slavery and increased respect for personal liberty.
• The concept of expansion led to an accepting culture, and also inspired involvement in international politics.
• The culture of settlers led to a respect for self-reliance, but also led to discrimination against Native Americans.
• The addition of new states led to a respect for states' rights, but also led to a decrease in the power of the urban majority

Answer 1

The third sentence. Westward settlers developed a strong frontier ideal of self-reliance and individualism, but expansion also produced displacement, violence, and widespread discrimination against Native American peoples.