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They saw the promise of a new life. Some wanted to escape the law or a dull life. Most did so because they had an adventerous spirit. I would have.
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∙ 15y agoFree land, government subsidies, Manifest Destiny, opportunities to get rich.
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Where did the Homesteaders in the American West come from originally?
The eastern part of the USA,.
Why did people go west?
people went to the west to find gold and become rich.
Why did luzena Wilson travel west?
she was looking for gold
How did railroads encourage settlement westward?
Railroads contributed to the development of the west by making travel easier and more comfortable. People were more willing to travel to the west, which helped the population and economy grow.
How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad open up the West?
The railroad turned cattle ranching into a very profitable business, attracting more people to come to the West. It also helped people travel more easily and made it more efficient for necessary supplies to be brought to the West.
People who moved to the frontier were called what?
homesteaders pioneers Some were homesteaders because they were offered land to settle in the West.
Who was the 1st ranchers of the west?
the homesteaders
Where to get Go West The Homesteaders Challenge?
ebay have
Did homesteaders replace vigilante groups in the west?
no
Why did the homesteaders moved west?
because they were stupid and wanted land. They wanted $$$$$$$$$$$$$
Where did the Homesteaders in the American West come from originally?
The eastern part of the USA,.
What where the lives of most of the homesteaders like in the west of the late 1800?
Difficult and lonely
Why did people travel west to Texas?
The people traveled west to Texas because the land was cheaper.
How long would it take to travel west in 1873 for people getting land from the Timber Culture Act?
most people would travel west by train
What was the method of transportation of the homesteaders moving out west?
They would walk or use wagons, some used horses.
Do people in West Africa travel by cars?
No they don't
What does the gateway arch symbol?
It is a symbol of the gateway to the West. St. Louis was a city from where many explorers, settlers, and homesteaders passed on their way to find land.
