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The earliest to go west were the fur trappers. They were following the small animals that they trapped for their pelts.

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The first Americans to move into the far west were primarily not farmers but rather fur traders, explorers, and later, miners during the Gold Rush. While some settlers did engage in farming, many were drawn by the prospect of wealth and opportunity, often establishing towns and communities that catered to the demands of mining and trade. As the westward expansion continued, farming became more prominent, particularly with the establishment of homesteads and agricultural settlements.


What did jobs for African Americans in the far west include?

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The Mountain men's explorations provided Americans with some of the earliest firsthand knowledge of the Far West. p.s. this is Taylor lol :)


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Where did Many freedmen found a new life of ranch work and independence in?

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