Why did both France and Britain want North America

What is the name for the main idea behind the settling of western lands by americans in the early-1800s?

Interest groups representing businesses and investors are often among the most successful lobbying groups for all of the following reasons, except a. such groups have the financial resources to mount sustained campaigns on their own behalf b. these groups' members contribute heavily to many legislators' campaigns and in so doing gain greater access to legislators c. these groups have often been in existence for decades, allowing them to both master the legislative system and develop close ties with legislators d. the members of these groups make up the majority of voters in many districts

As american population grew between 1820 and 1850, the percentage of americans living on farms also grew. a.true b.false