Exercise
Westward Expansion: Reasons for Moving West
Discover the main reasons why settlers moved west across North America. Learn about the opportunities, land, and motivations that encouraged families and individuals to make the journey.
Questions
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What was the belief that the United States was meant to stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean?
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What was a main attraction that pulled farmers to move west?
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Which push factor caused many people to leave eastern cities?
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Which religious group moved west to Utah to escape persecution?
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What general term is used for the early settlers who traveled west into unknown territory?
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Why did thousands of people rush to California starting in 1849?
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Which economic activity drew Mountain Men into the Rocky Mountains?
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What did many families hope to gain by moving west after economic panics in the East?
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Why did missionaries travel to Oregon in the 1830s?
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Which personal reason motivated many young Americans to join western expeditions?
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Which natural resources attracted settlers to the Pacific Northwest?
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Why did ranchers move into the Great Plains region?