Question

Which sentence best describes how the process of westward expansion affected American political culture?(1 point) Responses 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. 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. The culture of settlers led to a respect for self-reliance, but also led to discrimination against Native Americans. The culture of settlers led to a respect for self-reliance, but also led to discrimination against Native Americans. The need for labor led to the abolition of slavery and increased respect for personal liberty. 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.

Answer 1

The best sentence that describes how the process of westward expansion affected American political culture is: "The culture of settlers led to a respect for self-reliance, but also led to discrimination against Native Americans."

This response captures the dual aspects of westward expansion—highlighting the value placed on individualism and self-reliance by settlers, while also acknowledging the negative consequences for Native American populations, which is a significant part of the historical narrative of that era.