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African American pioneers moved west in search of better opportunities, escaping the oppressive conditions of the South, particularly after the Civil War and during the Reconstruction era. Many sought land ownership, economic independence, and the chance to build new communities free from the racial discrimination prevalent in the East. Additionally, the promise of the Homestead Act and the allure of the frontier fueled their migration, as they aimed to create a better life for themselves and future generations.
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How did the homestead act encourage freed African Americans to move to the great plains?
How did the homestead act encourage freed African Americans to move to the great Plains
Why Did African Americans go west?
The east winds were drying out all of the land and the plantations were not able to grow. The African Americans were not able to have food because all of the animals were dying forcing them to move further west.
Why were many americans willing to give up their lives in the east and move to the west?
Vast amounts of territory became open and available to settlement, and many of the pioneers were children of pioneers themselves.
What happened to the pioneers move to west?
they had a rough trip but they found different types of animals that they did not know about
What attracted African Americans to the west?
they found out about the gold rush
What did African Americans who went west call themselves?
Pioneers
What impact did pioneers moving to the Ohio Valley have on the native Americans that already lived their in the Seventies?
The Native Americans were forced to move west of the Mississippi River.
How did the homestead act encourage freed African Americans to move to the great plains?
How did the homestead act encourage freed African Americans to move to the great Plains
Why Did African Americans go west?
The east winds were drying out all of the land and the plantations were not able to grow. The African Americans were not able to have food because all of the animals were dying forcing them to move further west.
Why did the pioneers go west under such harsh conditions?
The heat of the east motivated the pioneers to move west.
Why were many americans willing to give up their lives in the east and move to the west?
Vast amounts of territory became open and available to settlement, and many of the pioneers were children of pioneers themselves.
Did the Pioneers move west for Gold?
Yes
How did native Americans assist pioneers as they traveled west?
They helped lead to the west
What year did the pioneers begin to move west?
1840
Why did many African-Americans look to go West after the civil War?
They were forced to do so. At the time, most African-Americans were still slaves. As a result, they had to move to the west because their owners were moving to the west.
Who did the pioneers move west with?
Other pioneers, civil war veterans, immigrants, miners, ranchers, explorers, missionaries, outlaws, lawmen, etc.
What vehicles did the pioneers use to move west?
If you are referring to westernization the pioneers used wagons cars came Ayer on in history ( Henry Ford).
