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Pl did european countries want to find a shorter route to the far east? a. costs would be lower. b. they could take more trips. c. the route they used was rough and dangerous. d. sailors did not want to be away from home so long.

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Which of the following encouraged westward expansion? a. the government decreased the price of federal land. b. each of these represents actions taken to encourage westward expansion. c. the government decreased the price of federal land d. the second national bank lowered the cost of borrowing money (reduced interest rates)