Answer:
In the 1800's, Border Ruffians and Free Soilers both wanted to A) influence the territorial elections in Kansas. The Border Ruffians wanted slavery to exist in Kansas, while the Free Soilers were in favor of abolishing slavery in Kansas. We can say that they wanted to achieve this through territorial elections in the state.
Explanation:
To spread religion
A better trading route
1. increasing trade
2. finding gold and precious metals
3. competing with Spain to be the dominant power in Europe.
