In the U.S., laws enacted from the 1780s to the late 1800s reflected the perception that

Question

A. the amount of land and natural resources in the West was endless.
B. the natural resources of the West could be used up and required legal protection.
C. Americans were living amid dirtier air, dirtier water, and more waste and toxic chemicals.
D. a sustainable future should be a primary goal.

Answer 1

The correct answer is A. the amount of land and natural resources in the West was endless.

During the 1780s to the late 1800s, there was a widespread belief in the abundance of land and resources in the West, which led to policies encouraging expansion and settlement (such as the Homestead Act). This perception influenced many laws and practices regarding land use and resource management at the time.