How did manifest destiny encourage westward expansion? a.) people thought their lives would be easier out west. b.) adding additional territories to the west meant more land and opportunity for settlers. c.) mexico did not want to give up texas to the united states. d.) it was more expensive to live in the eastern part of the united states.

What was the main point of helen hunt jackson's book, century of dishonor? a.it showed how unfairly american settlers were treated by the us government. b.it proved that american government was not responsive to the will of the people. c.it made the point that free land was no longer available to new settlers out west. d.it outlined the poor treatment of the native americans by the government.