Because of his background and personal perspective, washington irving saw america’s great plains as a. a difficult land that could be improved b. a harsh and desolate wasteland c. a place with future potential d. a land ready for settlement

The correct answer is option D. "a land ready for settlement".

Explanation:

Washington Irving is an American writer widely known for his biographical works and short stories such as "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow". Regarding America's Great Plains, Irving molded the perception of these places as land ready for settlement in his works "Rocky Mountains" and "Pacific Northwest". In his books, Great Plans are described as places "full of springs, and brooks, and rock-bound lakes".

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