American settlers faced a long and difficult journey as they traveled from the east coast to the west coast in the early nineteenth century. these difficulties eventually resulted in
peace between settlers and american indians.
the construction of faster, safer ships.
the development of a transcontinental railroad.
the end of settlement on the western frontier.

The territory of the united states is of vast extent; it now contains near three millions of souls, and is capable of containing much > ten times that number. is it practicable for a country, so large and so numerous as they will soon become, to elect a representation, that will speak their sentiments, without their becoming so numerous as to be incapable of transacting public business? it certainly is not." which founding document and idea does this excerpt reflect? brutus no. 1—limited government brutus no. 1—republicanism federalist no. 10—limited government federalist no. 10—republicanism