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People rushed towards the west mainly during the California Gold Rush. They also went to the west to try farming or homesteading. People wanted to go west because they sought the opportunity to own land and to make money. However, many ended up foreclosing on their property and losing their homestead.
Native Americans moved west because they were pushed from their homelands. Many young men moved west for the thrill and adventure, to experience the wild west.
During the Gold Rush, a lot of people went west to open other businesses. There were miners, but miners needed food, and other supplies. So other shops opened up and towns began to appear.
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∙ 9y agoDevelopment of the first transcontinental railroad and an improved canal system enabled Westward expansion in the early 1800s. This was all part of the idea of Manifest Destiny.
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∙ 14y agoMoney. In the west, people saw that there was more land, more resources, and less competition. They thought that there was a good chance that if they moved west, they would prosper.
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∙ 12y agothe discovery of gold in California
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∙ 11y agothe california gold rush
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∙ 8y agoThe California gold rush
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What is a boomer from the westward expansion?
Westward boomers in oklahoma
Are the westward expansion and the westward movement the same?
Yes they are the same because along with the expansion, many Americans had to move and settle on the Western lands.
What did John Gast do?
portray westward expansion
Why did some Americans agree to westward expansion and others opposed?
There was no opposition to the westward expansion of the US. The first available westward movement came with the Treaty of Paris, where England gave to the 13 colonies all land east of the Mississippi River. Also, the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 set the groundwork for westward expansion.
What was life like during the westward expansion?
During the westward expansion it was sometimes hard. Families would seperate because half didn't want to go.
Which policy would be most likely be supported by the Democrats?
Westward expansion
How did Zebulon pike impacted westward expansion?
what does zebulon pike have to do with the westward expansion
What is the key event in Westward migration?
The California Gold Rush was a major factor in expansion west of the Mississippi. That westward expansion was greatly aided by the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869, and passage of the Homestead Act in 1862.
When Did The WestWard Expansion Start?
The westward Expansion started after the gold rush in 1849.
What is a boomer from the westward expansion?
Westward boomers in oklahoma
Did the battle of little bighorn take place in westward expansion'?
Not in westward expansion, during, it was one of the expansion wars. It took place in Montana,
What policy would most likely be suppurated by the democrats?
Westward expansion (APEX)
How was John Quincy Adams in the westward expansion?
Although originally a supporter, Quincy opposed westward expansion by 1843 because of the consequent expansion of slavery into Texas.
What was the date of the westward expansion after the civil war?
There was not one specific date, Westward Expansion happened over a long period of time.
Was Ulysses S. Grant president during westward expansion to the west?
He was one of the presidents during westward expansion. He was president from 1869-1877 and westward expansion was roughly from 1858-1896 i think...
What were the economic reasons for the U.S.expansion westward?
Westward Expansion and Related Economic Issues
Are the westward expansion and the westward movement the same?
Yes they are the same because along with the expansion, many Americans had to move and settle on the Western lands.
