Why was the creation of the Department of the Interior a major victory for members of Congress from the western states?

a. It meant that the government would pay more attention to their constituents’ concerns: public lands, natural resources, and Native American affairs.
b. It ensured the future entrance of additional western states.
c. It marked the first political victory for western members over more established members from the east and south.
d. It shifted the battle over slavery out of electoral politics because bureaucrats would decide the fate of slavery on public lands.


a. It meant that the government would pay more attention to their constituents’ concerns: public lands, natural resources, and Native American affairs.

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