What are some possible problems
that might result from American settlement in
the West?

walk long distances, spend tons of money etc. (more info below)

Explanation:

Travelers had to walk long distances, spend a lot of money on the trip, face hardships, including food shortages, supplies and water shortages, and face rough waters and geographical barriers.

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it is a part of john locke's natural rights popular during the age of enlightenment that people had inalienable rights to life, liberty and property. this was reflected by thomas jefferson in his declaration of independence as rights to life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

another line in the declaration of independence is that people have certain rights just because they are human. humans are capable of obeying the three natural rights john locke mentioned making them governable by these laws and therefore entitled to these rights as well.

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