The Following Questions Refer to the Image Below

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Multiple Choice

The following questions refer to the image below.

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-What was the effect of U.S.legislation on the developments depicted above?

• A) It sought to promote the expansion of slavery into the West.
• B) It focused on expanding trade connections with Asia.
• C) It sought to limit white settlers' access to Native American lands.
• D) It encouraged the expansion of transportation infrastructure across the West.

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