Reasons to move west in early America?

Answer 1

There are many answers to this question but the main answers would be: Manifest destiny (making U.S. stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean), Gold (Gold Rush in the West), Land (land was given away or sold for cheap in western U.S.) to start a new life (many people were poor or in dept) freedom for runaway slaves

Answer 2

Americans Moved West in 1849 Because : (Three Major Reasons)

• They would get FREE land from Oklahoma
• They went to California to get gold
• And they could Transport things easier Because of the Transcontinental Railroad

In addition, the government bribed the people with land by utilizing the Homestead Act in 1862.

Answer 3

Settlers moved west for many different reasons. The fertile farmland was a big draw for many. Many people wanted a new start in life and the adventure of going west called to them.

Answer 4

The tobacco was sucking up all the minerals in the land so the colonist who worked as farmers had to move westward to find new crop land.

Answer 5

Many people had heard of the rich land to farm there and it was cheap to buy. People like the Mormons wanted religious freedom. Still, some people were just looking for adventure.

Answer 6

Some reason for the westard migration is the gold rush, Hudson fur trading company in Oregon and the Mormon settling in Utah

Answer 7

-safety valve

-homestead act 1862

-manifest destiny

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Answer 8

The expansion of the west was driven by the gold rush. Another reason for the move to the west was the possibility of receiving free land.