Which sentence best describes how the process of the westward expansion affected american political culture? a-the need for labor led to the abolition of slavery and increased respect for personal liberty b-the concept of expansion led to an accepting culture, and also inspired involvement in international politics c-the culture of settlers led to a respect for self-reliance, but also led to discrimination against native americans d-the addition of a new state led ti a respect for states' rights, but also led to a decrease in the power of the urban majority