Did the good outweigh the bad or did the bad outweigh the good during the westward expansion?

The westward expansion in the United States brought both significant benefits and severe drawbacks. On one hand, it facilitated economic growth, the spread of agriculture, and the establishment of new communities. However, this progress came at a tremendous cost, particularly to Native American populations, who faced displacement, violence, and loss of their lands and cultures. Ultimately, while the expansion contributed to the nation's development, the negative consequences for Indigenous peoples and the environment suggest that the bad often outweighed the good.