What did the forced relocation of American Indians and the internal slave trade both have in common?
A. They were in direct violation of specific Supreme Court rulings.
B. Most Northern migrants to the frontier were firmly opposed to each.
C. They were driven by efforts to exploit the nation's natural resources.
D. Most Whigs strongly supported both, while most Democrats strongly opposed both.
Answer: C
Explanation: Both Indian removal and the domestic slave trade where driven by efforts to exploit the nation's natural resources. Indian removal permitted white Americans to move onto Indian land, which was well suited to cotton agriculture. The domestic slave trade also made the expansion of cotton cultivation possible.