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most likely fear or as adventure
the french had claimed most of the us... the Louisiana purchase in mid 1800's gave 1/3 of the US back to the (primarily English) settlers
The early west caused a cultural transformation in the U.S. by the Gold Rush. Many immigrants and settlers moved west in hopes of obtaining land that enabled them to strike rich.
To start a new life. Some didn't have much choice because they were given the option by the British to go to the colonies or go to jail.
So that they can a better and free life.