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The advantages are that you wouldn't have to pay for traveling on a train. And after a long journey there would be fresh unsettled land that you could farm on. And disadvantages are that your horses or ox would get very tired
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∙ 9y agoBefore, during, and after the Civil War, American settlers who headed West were mindful of various advantages (both potential and actual) of such movement. Land was available to be claimed; numerous resources awaited discovery and use; freedom to create new and perhaps improved social conditions was to be found there; and much more.
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∙ 15y agoThe main thing was "free" land.
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Why did many people in the US move westward in the 1700s and early 1800s?
The gentlemen and ladies moved west for a better life, expand their busniess,mine for gold,adventure the great west,to build railwy stations so instead of a 3 month journey on a wagon or a bulkie,to build roads for other to use their wagon or bulkie if they don't like train or can't efford a train ride andmake sure that no Britains or other country's where on there land
How long did it take for the pioneers to move west?
The Mormon Pioneers moved west on the Mormon trail between 1845 and 1870, when the train came through and became the more common mode of transportation. The biggest years for travel on the Mormon trail were in the 1850's. After the railroad, Mormons continued to move west, but usually came individually as the need for organized companies no longer existed, so the numbers are harder to pinpoint.
What is a sentence for Conestoga wagon?
The Conestoga Wagon's canvas ripped as the pioneer headed west over the wind struck hill.
How did miners move west?
Miners went by horse and cattle also by wagon
How did most settlers travel to the west?
During the time of the American frontier, settlers wanted to move west to live a more fruitful life. When they headed west, they were attacked by the Indians who often killed them and stole their horses, mules, and oxen.
What is the duration of The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West?
The duration of The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West is 1.43 hours.
When was The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West created?
The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West was created in 1976-08.
What are the release dates for The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West - 1976?
The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West - 1976 was released on: USA: August 1976
What are the ratings and certificates for The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West - 1976?
The Wackiest Wagon Train in the West - 1976 is rated/received certificates of: Canada:G (Manitoba/Nova Scotia/Quebec) Canada:F (Ontario) Iceland:L UK:PG USA:G
What are two ways the pioneers traveld west?
Wagon train, railroads, by horse, ship.
What is the velocity of a train traveling at 140 miles west in 2 hours?
It's 70 mph west
How many wagon trains are still around?
A wagon train is a group of wagons, typically covered, traveling together along a shared route. Typically used for mutual benefit and assistance, the wagon train fell out of use with the introduction of more secure and reliable forms of transit, such as cars and track-based rail lines. Today, wagon trains are used to provide tourists and travelers with an "authentic wild-west" experience. An accurate count of how many wagon trains are currently in existence would be difficult to obtain.
How was the mail carried to the far west before the rail road tracks?
by stagecoach or wagon train
Which of the following would not be appropriate for an essay comparing train travel with car travel?
Train travel has many more advantages than car travel. or My train trip down the West Coast was an exciting adventure.
What were the advantages of traveling west alone?
You don't need to share food. And you can start a settlemaent yorself. You also get plenty of peace and quietness.
How many wagons were in the largest wagon train to travel west?
Over 70,000 people traveled the Mormon trail in a period of about 25 years, not counting supply wagons, missionaries heading abroad, or those leaving Utah. It would be impossible to know how many wagons in total travelled the Mormon trail.
A train left Shawnee traveling due west at 90 miles per hour A car left Shawnee at the same time traveling due east at 60 miles per hour How much time will pass before the train and car are 405 mile?
2.7
