People Moved into the Old Northwest for All of the Following

question 38

Multiple Choice

People moved into the Old Northwest for all of the following reasons except  

• A) the canal and highway boom opened the area to settlement.
• B) the Indian threat had been substantially weakened.
• C) to acquire cheap and productive land.
• D) to escape the domination of wealthy plantation owners.
• E) to expand the territory where slavery was legal.

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Definitions:

BATNAs

An acronym for "Best Alternative to a Negotiated Agreement," indicating the course of action that a party will take if current negotiations fail.

Bargaining Zone

The range within which an agreement is reachable during negotiations, bounded by the minimum and maximum limits of both parties.

Agreement

A mutual understanding or arrangement between two or more parties, often formalized in a contract or verbal commitment.

No Deal

A situation where negotiation or discussion does not result in an agreement or outcome.