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There were many dangers that were encountered in the 1800 American westward expansion. Many people did not survive.
- People wore masks
- Stopped at earlier destinations to settle
- Ate fresh food instead of abandoned/ dead animals
- Wore full body clothing
- Got protection/ medicine from Native Americans or passing travelers
- Taking extra stopps for resources
- Pony Express riders switched positions with others every few miles (usually 10)
People traveling west through the Panama Canal area and around South America usually had no methods of protecting themselves because they had no knowledge of the disease.
What else can I help you with?
How did people in the west earn a living?
People in the west earned a living by farming
What were some of the problems people faced while moving west?
Some of the problems people dealt with while moving out West are for one, they had to leave their families. Two, they had to leave there shelters and food supply, and move out there and start all over.
How did the discovery of gold in Colorado affect the settlement of the west?
The discovery of gold in Colorado affected the settlement of the west in a huge way. This is what caused the gold rush which saw so many people come to settle in this area.
In what direction did the railroads help people move across the country?
They helped people to move west. This helped with the growth that was seen out west because people could get out there more quickly.
Why did people go west?
people went to the west to find gold and become rich.
What routes did people take while going to the west in the Gold Rush?
gold
Who were the last people to go west?
People are always going west. For example: Disney Land! CALIFORNIA! People still are going west. Hope I answered your question!
How did missionaries going west lead to other people wanted to move west?
they didn't
What was The Oregon Trail being used for?
It was the route west for people going west in wagon trains.
Why you gain a day while going to west and lose one to east?
time change
Who used the covered wagon?
People going west used the covered wagon.
Why did thousands of settlers head west during the 1800s?
Because the gold rush in California was going on and everybody wanted some gold, also there wasn't many people in the west and the east and south was crowded so people moved to the west.
How do you live during a dust bowl?
Most people couldn't handle the Dust Bowl and moved to the West so they will survive.
Why did people from europ think they would get to russia faster going west?
it was less time
How did people transport there family in the 1800s when they were going west?
riding on a horse or buggie (i think)
What events led to the construction of the Berlin Wall?
The Berlin wall was built to keep people in. Berlin was going through a brain Drain. This is when all a loocations smart and talented people leave. tHey wanted to keep their smart people in so they could survive. Also if the people in east Germany saw the good life in west Germany they would want to leave and get out.
How did the people in the rural villages of west Africa survive in their unpredictable environment?
They people in the rural villages of west Africa survived by believing in gods that controlled the growth of crops on how well behaved the villagers were to them. This is why they gave sacrifices and pray for these gods in return for good crops.
