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What did the congrss want when they wrote the north west ordanince?
The northwest ordanince was a bill passed by congress saying the poeople of America can settle in the Ohio River Valley area. This was like the start of westward expansion
What was the reason why congress passsed the homestead act?
They wanted people to move west and settle.
What did cogress pass in 1862?
Homestead act, which was signed by lincoln, was made to encourage people to move west. Government would give people who were willing to move out in the west land, in exchange for a small fee and a requirement of living on that land for five years before it officially became theirs
How does gold rush affect westward expansion?
What happened was the men wanted to get to the gold rush areas so they went. The main colonies in Sydney and Melbourne were becoming smaller in population and that's not what the government wanted.
Why did congress support the building of a transcontinental railroad?
Congress supported the building of a transcontinental railroad primarily to promote westward expansion and economic development. The railroad would facilitate the movement of goods and people across the country, enhancing trade and settlement in the western territories. Additionally, it was seen as a means to strengthen national unity by connecting the East and West, making it easier for the federal government to assert control and promote infrastructure development in newly acquired lands.
What does american's westward expansion mean?
It meant that people began to move west of the east coast .
What does westward expansion mean?
It meant that people began to move west of the east coast .
Was the gold rush a part of the westward expansion?
yes. It caused people to move west so they could try to find gold.
What is the term for people who moved west in the 19 century?
westward expansion
What is the term for people who moved west in the 19th-century America?
Westward expansion
Why westward expansion was a natural progression for the nation.?
Westward expansion was a natural progression for the nation because it became apparent that most of the major cities in the east were getting overcrowded. To encourage people to move west, there were free land giveaway programs initiated.
Why was there westward expansion in America?
People wanted to go to the west of America for free land ^^
History of logging in US?
Logging was a leading factor in westward expansion, and caused many to move from east to west.
How did canals and new roads affect the westward expansion of the US?
the canals and the new roads affect the westward expansion because more people came to the west and was trading and bringing goods.
How did the canals and new roads affect the westward expansion of the US?
the canals and the new roads affect the westward expansion because more people came to the west and was trading and bringing goods.
How did the California gold rush help the westward expansion?
Elementary, my dear Dr Watson. They've gathered tonnes of gold.
What determined where people would settle as they move westward?
Because Boone want more room so he move west and, when more people came with him he move west
