Match the vocabulary word with its meaning. 1. desecrate to seize or take something without the right to do so 2. sovereignty ultimate authority over a state or an independent state 3. tolerance accepting the different views or beliefs of others 4. usurp to destroy or damage offensively a sacred object or thing

Which of the following encouraged westward expansion? a.the government decreased the price of federal land. b.each of these represents actions taken to encourage westward expansion. c.the government decreased the price of federal land d.the second national bank lowered the cost of borrowing money (reduced interest rates)