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What was “westward expansion”?(1 point)
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The U.S. wanted to expand into Europe. It wanted to take over land that was already lived on by Indigenous peoples.
The U.S. wanted to expand into Europe. It wanted to take over land that was already lived on by Indigenous peoples.

The U.S. was trying to expand its territory west of the Mississippi River. It wanted to take over land that was already lived on by Indigenous peoples.
The U.S. was trying to expand its territory west of the Mississippi River. It wanted to take over land that was already lived on by Indigenous peoples.

The U.S. was trying to move its capital city out West. It wanted to take over land that was already lived on by Indigenous peoples.
The U.S. was trying to move its capital city out West. It wanted to take over land that was already lived on by Indigenous peoples.

The U.S. was trying to take over all of North and South America. It wanted to take over land that was already lived on by Indigenous peoples.

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The correct response is:

The U.S. was trying to expand its territory west of the Mississippi River. It wanted to take over land that was already lived on by Indigenous peoples.

This response accurately captures the essence of westward expansion, which involved the U.S. government seeking to expand its territory and settle land that was inhabited by Native Americans.