Why did the Northerners oppose selling western lands?

A. They feared losing their factory workers.

B. They did not want the government using the money for improved transportation.

C. They felt the land should be given away and not sold.

D. They felt Native Americans deserved to keep their territory.

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Emily Moreno

18 February, 08:14

Why did the Northerners oppose selling western lands?

A. They feared losing their factory workers.

B. They did not want the government using the money for improved transportation.

C. They felt the land should be given away and not sold.

D. They felt Native Americans deserved to keep their territory.

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Ryker · Answer 1

the answer is A.) They feared losing their factory workers because selling land for cheap prices encouraged potential laborers to move from the north to the west.

Keith Cruz · Answer 2

A.) They feared losing their factory workers

Why did the Northerners oppose selling western lands?A. They feared losing their factory workers.B. They did not want the government using the money for improved transportation.C. They felt the land should be given away and not sold.D. They felt Native Americans deserved to keep their territory.