Question

Which statement best identifies a positive effect of westward expansion in the years before the civil war

Answer 1

 The answer is C) Westward expansion led to an economic "boom" in the Midwest, as new cities and markets were connected by rail and canals.

Answer 2

Westward expansion led to loss of life and territory for Native Americans and added to the growing conflict between "free" and "slave" states before the Civil War.