Which of the following statements best characterizes how Americans saw western settlement in the 19th century? A. As an act of cooperation between Americans in the east and people living in the west

B. As a duty and write they had to bring progress and civilization to the West and the uncivilized people living there

C. As a necessary but unfortunate act that needed to take place to ensure American competitiveness

D. As an act that should take place very slowly to preserve the cultures of people already living in the west

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