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Easterners left their communities to move to the trans-Appalachian West in the early nineteenth century primarily in search of land and economic opportunities. The promise of fertile soil for agriculture, particularly for crops like cotton and wheat, attracted many settlers. Additionally, the availability of land through government policies, such as the Homestead Act, and the desire for a fresh start or escape from crowded urban areas motivated this westward migration. The allure of frontier life and the potential for upward mobility also played significant roles in this movement.

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