Which of the following methods of acquiring ownership was more important when the United States was being developed than it is today?
A) purchase
B) capture
C) gift
D) production

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During the period of westward expansion in the United States, capturing land through military conquest and force was a more common method of acquiring ownership than it is today. This was evident through the forced removal of indigenous peoples and conflicts with Mexico over territories such as Texas and California. Today, capturing land through military conquest is illegal and disputed territories are typically resolved through diplomatic means.

Which of the Following Methods of Acquiring Ownership Was More