What was the main purpose of the westward expansion in the United States?(1 point)%0D%0AResponses%0D%0A%0D%0ATo find gold and other precious materials%0D%0ATo find gold and other precious materials%0D%0A%0D%0ATo spread American ideals and culture%0D%0ATo spread American ideals and culture%0D%0A%0D%0ATo increase trade with Asian countries%0D%0ATo increase trade with Asian countries%0D%0A%0D%0ATo find a new route to Europe

To find a new route to Europe is not the main purpose of the westward expansion in the United States.

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The main purpose of the westward expansion in the United States was to spread American ideals and culture.