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Pioneers moved west in the late 1800s and early 1900s for various reasons, including the promise of land ownership, economic opportunities, and the lure of resources like gold and fertile soil. The Homestead Act of 1862 incentivized settlement by offering free land to those willing to farm it. Additionally, the expansion of railroads made travel to the West more accessible and fueled the desire for new beginnings and adventure. Many sought to escape overcrowded cities and pursue a better quality of life.

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Who began to move west when Lewis and Clark returned?

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The Iroquois didn't move west. They were a northeastern tribe.


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