The meaning of Laggard is that of a person who is very slow or who is far behind. This word can be adapted to what George has said about not having a cell phone these days. Today we live in the age of communication and information, where all people have a device that allows them to communicate with others, such as a telephone or computer. George, not having a phone, will make him look like someone who is not at the forefront of what today's society expresses, which is about constant and rapid communication.
Expansion lead to economic promise and fueled the manifest destiny
Explanation:
The north contained a lot of abolitionists while the south was commonly pro-slavery, this increased sectional tension because each side wanted to see their ideals extended into the west.
