1. which of the following was a cause of americans moving west in the early to mid-1800s? a the war of 1812 b. vengeful native americans c. payment by the spanish to settle in western areas d. availability of new land for farming 2. napoleon sold the louisiana territory to the united states because he a felt that the united states would be the best country to manage the land. b. was forced to sell the land after losing a war to the united states. c didn't see any value in the louisiana territory. d. would have a hard time managing the land and needed the money for war in europe. 3. hamilton's goals for the early united states included a. encouraging the growth of fur trading and paying off all debts with the cash earned.