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Traveling west in the mid-1800s offered Americans the opportunity for land ownership, economic prosperity, and the chance to start anew, particularly during the Gold Rush and through westward expansion. However, they faced significant challenges, including harsh terrain, unpredictable weather, and the threat of conflicts with Native American tribes. Additionally, the journey was often perilous, with disease and limited supplies leading to high mortality rates. Despite these hardships, many were driven by the promise of a better life and the ideals of Manifest Destiny.

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