Which of the Following Helps Explain Southern Democrats' Support for Westward

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following helps explain Southern Democrats' support for westward expansion?

• A) Southern Democrats wanted to disperse the growing slave population before its numbers threatened white control of the South.
• B) Southern Democrats wanted to stimulate the growth of industry and manufacturing.
• C) Southern Democrats wanted to relocate poor, undesirable Irish immigrants who had come seeking work in Southern cities.
• D) Southern Democrats wanted to resettle hostile southern Indian nations in lands gained from Mexico.

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Definitions:

Free Trade

An economic policy that allows imports and exports between countries without regulatory barriers or tariffs.

South Asia

A region in Asia, comprising countries such as India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and others, known for its diverse cultures and economies.

Arbitrage

The simultaneous purchase and sale of the same assets in different markets to profit from unequal prices.

Geographic Boundaries

Demarcated physical limits of geographical areas, which can include country borders, state lines, or natural barriers.