Before and after world war ii the united states had many ties with europe based on the map what is the most likely reason the united states did not want communisim to spread farther west

The United States could lose World War II allies to communism.

the completion of the erie canal spurred the first great westward movement of american settlers, gave access to the rich land and resources west of the appalachians and made new york the preeminent commercial city in the united states.

he supported the seperation of church and state. he also promoted religious tolerance.