Question

How did congressional Republicans encourage westward expansion in the late nineteenth century?

Answer 1

Answer:

The congressional Republicans encouraged westward expansion in late nineteenth century c. by subsidizing businesses that helped settlers.

Explanation:

Many efficient policies were formed by Republicans to promote westward expansion. The most promising of it was the subsidization of businesses that would be starting in the west.

The government's intention behind introducing this policy was to make the living of the settlers of the west convenient. The government sought the businesses to dispense more ease of living to the settlers.  

Answer 2

The answer is c.subsidizing business that helped settlers
The Congressional Republicans provide cheap or free lands for the settlers that want to come to the westward area, and also promise to impose low taxation Tariff.
This attracts many individuals who saw this as a business prospect and an opportunity to turn their lives around.