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Multiple events sparked the movement of US citizens West. First and foremost was the Gold Rush of American history. The second was Federal Legislation that promoted travel West in exchange for monetary goods and land. And finally, the general American spirit of pioneering and travel.

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The gold rush made people want to move west because they thought they would have a better life in California.

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The California Gold Rush caused more than 500,000 immigrants to move to California

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