Which statement about the geographical expansion of the United States is true?
A) Whigs opposed geographical expansion because increasing the size of the nation would necessitate a stronger central government.
B) Democrats opposed geographical expansion because they sought to improve America, not make it larger.
C) Whigs favored geographical expansion because the acquisition of land was key to supporting economic prosperity for all Americans.
D) Democrats favored geographical expansion because the acquisition of land was key to creating a nation of independent farmers.
E) Both Democrats and Whigs favored geographical expansion because each believed it would help fulfill their particular vision of society and government.
D
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