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The gold fields were a major draw during the mid 1800s, but homestead laws allowed many to occupy lands for free, as long as they lived on that property. The "Sooners" of Oklahoma draw their nickname from the opening of lands for homesteading in 1889. Populating the west would help America keep title to the territories, such as Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Nevada, California, Colorado, and Utah, which were under dispute with Mexico.
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What are the reasons why the Chinese moved west?
The reasons the Chinese moved to the West was because they wanted to become farmers and start over in a new place.
Who led people west to Kentucky?
American People moved west due to Manifest Destiny. This ideology, meant that it was American's duty to settle the west. This was one of the reasons for the American Revolution.
Did many people move west in search of new land and a better way of life?
Yes they did, people moved west for many reasons; for adventure, new land, to search for wealth, new life/starting over. There are lots of reasons.
Did many people move west in search of new land in a better way of life?
Yes they did, people moved west for many reasons; for adventure, new land, to search for wealth, new life/starting over. There are lots of reasons.
What were three reasons why people moved west in the 1800's?
One was because they had good soil for planting. forget the other two! seriously, look it up in a history book:)
What were some reasons that the pioneers moved west on the Oregon trail?
Bob is Bobalisouis
What are 2-3 reasons why Americans moved west?
They wanted gold and land.
What factors drew settlers west during the first half of the 19th century?
In the 1800's settlers moved west for many reasons. For instance gold was a big opportunity and so was cheap land for immigrants. This caused a race to the west and the main reasons settlers moved there.
Who were the people traveling west where did they come from what were they like?
The Pioneers Moved west.
What are some reasons why people wanted to move west in the 1800?
for gold mining,farming,and cheap land. (they wanted to start a new life)
What were the economic reasons that many people moved to the west in the 1800?
The first was obviously gold, as the California and Klondike gold rushes can attest to. The second was cheap and plentiful land.
People from Oklahoma who moved west nicknames were?
Okies.
