by gaining a ton of land and exploiting the people on that land you get resources, right? and those resources are the ability to use that new land's ports, military, resources (goods and services), and culture. I hope this helped!
Answer:
Good
Explanation:
Westward expansion helped the economy by land, mining, and improved transportation by rail brought settlers to the American West during the Gilded Age.
To freely practise their religion
i think its the third one about The U.S constitution.