Question

The federal government needed to regulate the settlement of western lands to _____.

A)increase the number of slave states
 B)secure the land for Native Americans
 C)raise revenue to pay off its debts
 D)prevent European nations from buying the land

Answer 1

The question is asking to choose among the following choices that could complete the said passage in the question, base on my research, I would say that the answer would be letter D)prevent European nations from buying the land. I hope you are satisfied with my answer and feel free to ask for more

Answer 2

Answer; D
Prevent European nations from buying the land.

The federal government needed to regulate the settlement of western lands to prevent European nations from buying the land.