Question

Which answer best describes one way that territorial gains affected the United States?

They hampered technological development.

They created a large national debt.

They promoted economic growth.

They brought renewed conflict with Britain.

Answer 1

A. They hampered technological development.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

If you are talking about them trying to expand in to present-day Canada, then it brought renewed conflict with Britain (war of 1812)
if it is towards the west, i guess it hampered technological development, because most people were moving west through the trails, instead of staying to help build up the economy

hope this helps