completion of the Erie canal and of the transcontinental railroad
The steel plow was faster and easier to use and keep up
The growth of big business affected the development of the west in the sense that it brought forward a lot of new business to the west and led to the development of larger cities.
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Over the years, after many companies started mining, many people from the east went there to mine and work which led to the settlement of the west.
the construction of railroads west of the Mississippi because railroads connected eastern markets to western farms.
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construction of railroads west of mississippi
Trappers and mountain men were important in the development of the American West because they knew the lay of the land,and they knew how to survive in the wilderness. They served as scouts and lookouts and knew the tribes of Indians in most areas.
the construction of railroads west of the Mississippi because railroads connected eastern markets to western farms.
the construction of railroads west of the Mississippi because railroads connected eastern markets to western farms.
They helped to build railroads
Trappers and mountain men were important in the development of the American West because they helped to explore and create new trails and roads.
The Lewis and Clark expedition was invaluable to the settlement of the west as they met and interacted with new cultures, foods, and traditions. This news spurred many who were driven by a sense of adventure.
West Settlement Methodist Church was created in 1832.
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Many Native Americans were killed and displaced during the settlement of Caucasians in the west.