Question

what did william henry seward want to do?
a. add to the amount of land that the united states owned
b. add territories in africa to the united states
c. add only english - speaking territories to the united states
d. cut back on the number of territories the united states owned

Explanation:

William Henry Seward was known for his expansionist efforts to increase U.S. territory. Option A aligns with his goal of adding to U.S. land (e.g., Alaska purchase). Option B is incorrect as his focus wasn't Africa. Option C is wrong as he didn't limit to English - speaking. Option D is opposite of his expansionist aims.

Answer:

A. Add to the amount of land that the United States owned