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What did the federal government do to entice people to move west?
The theory of Manifest Destiny.
How did the Manifest Destiny alter people's lives in the US?
Manifest Destiny gave the people a chance to move west and claim land with the support of the government.
What is the first major industry to attract large numbers of people to the West?
The RailRoad
What did cogress pass in 1862?
Homestead act, which was signed by lincoln, was made to encourage people to move west. Government would give people who were willing to move out in the west land, in exchange for a small fee and a requirement of living on that land for five years before it officially became theirs
What determined where people would settle as they move westward?
Because Boone want more room so he move west and, when more people came with him he move west
First major industry to attract large numbersof people to the west?
gold mining.
Did people move west for business?
Yes
Why did people move to the west of US in 1900?
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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.
When the government gave away free land to get people to move out west and claim the land before any other countries could claim the land?
scandenavions
What determined where people settle as they moved westward?
Because Boone want more room so he move west and, when more people came with him he move west
What did the us government want for the native Americans in the west?
For all tribes to move to Mexico.
