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Why did the United States seek to expand in the early 1800s? Check all that apply.
It sought to acquire more land.
It wanted to attack American Indian tribes.
Settlers wanted access to more farmland.
It wanted to build trade routes with South America.
It needed to construct additional factories.
It wanted to control the Mississippi River.

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They wanted to build trade routes with South America
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Answer:

They were building trade routes

Step-by-step explanation:

Due to economic reasons

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