Was the American west between 1840 and 1999 a place of opportunity or a place of near total destruction?

It was a place of opportunity.

Explanation:

The other option is ridiculous.

Since the 1800s, the American West has been growing rapidly, many cities such as Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and San Francisco have lots of people.

b

explanation:

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your answer whould be d