In the late 1700s, how was the distribution of the u. s. population changing? a. more people were moving west. b. more people were moving east. c. more people were moving to foreign lands. d. more people were moving away from rivers and ports.

The correct answer is - A. More people were moving west.

In the late 1700's bit by bit the situation in the Great Plains was becoming better, and the safety issues in big portion were solved, so the authorities were trying to motivate people to move towards the west, and thus populate this area and become majority. People reacted well to this, especially the poorest ones, which wanted a new opportunity and challenge, and the chance of getting a big piece of land for them was irresistible, so people started to slowly move towards the west.

c.) the country needed a stronger central government.