A.
a political desire to compete with Mexico and England
B.
economic problems that encouraged Americans to seek new opportunities
C.
a shrinking population in the East that drove Americans to live in cities
D.
a belief in Manifest Destiny and the United States’ right to expand
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D
1 answer
C. a shrinking population in the East that drove Americans to live in cities
This is the best answer because the population in the East was actually growing during the westward expansion, and the movement west was largely driven by other factors, such as competition with other nations, economic opportunities, and the belief in Manifest Destiny.
