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Because of the Gold Rush from 1849-1855
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 13y agothere was plenty of frsh air and fertiled land
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∙ 11y agoPeople moved to California in the 1800s to mine for gold because they wanted to the gold all for themselves.
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∙ 12y agogold had been discovered there.
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∙ 12y agoBecause they want money
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In which direction did industries steadily move during the 1800s?
Industries moved west in the 1800s.
Why did people move from rural areas to cities in the late 1800s?
In the 1800s, farm machinery was starting to be invented. This meant that less labor was needed to farm crops so people began to move closer to cities.
Why did pioneers move to the frontier in the 1800s?
homestead act
Did immigrants move south to provide cheap labor in the 1800s'?
no
How was life in the west at 1800s?
The pioneers started to move from the east and midwest to the west in the mid 1800s looking for gold and better life.
Where did people move in the 1800s?
People would move to Oregon Texas California and colrado
Why did people move west to California in the 1800s?
California gold rush
Why did people move west to florida during the 1800s?
There was more room and the ground was more fertile
In which direction did industries steadily move during the 1800s?
Industries moved west in the 1800s.
How many people move to California during the Dust Bowl?
Due to the Dust Bowl conditions, about 200,000 people had moved to California by 1940.
Where in America did the chineses people move to?
Arriving in California during the 1849 gold rush, most of them settled there.
Why did people in the mid 1800s move to North Dakota?
It reminded them of europe
Why did people move from rural areas to cities in the late 1800s?
In the 1800s, farm machinery was starting to be invented. This meant that less labor was needed to farm crops so people began to move closer to cities.
Why did people move to Ohio in the 1800s?
They needed the land because Ohio was a good place for crops.
Why did people move to California during the American Revolutionary War?
During the American Revolutionary War, California was under Spanish rule and was not a direct participant in the conflict. Therefore, people did not move to California specifically because of the war. However, throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries, people did move to California for various reasons, including Spanish colonization, missions, trade opportunities, and the search for wealth, such as gold during the Gold Rush.
Why did people move to California?
Many people have moved to California because of industry jobs, and information technology. Many African-Americans have also moved there during this time, and it was known as the Second Great Migration.
Positive effects people move to the west 1800s?
More Money More Land More Businesses
