Factors contributing to the westward expansion of the u. s. include

increased immigration
the cold war
the discovery of gold
the homestead act
the desire for adventure, land, and riches
the revolutionary war

latin america is a region of racial and cultural diversity.  it is a group of countries and dependencies in the americas where romance languages are predominant. the term originated in 19th century france as amérique latine to consider french-speaking territories in the americas along with the larger group of countries where spanish and portuguese languages prevailed.

explanation:

missouri compromise of 1820 which prohibited slavery