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In the late 1840s a gold rush led many people to move to?
California (the west)
What was discovered in the American West that caused people to go there in the mid-1800s?
Gold
What was one factor motivating settlers to move west in the late 1800s?
a. fewer social restrictions gave settlers more opportunities to pursue wealth in the west
What events caused americans to move west right away?
the 1848 discovery of gold in california
In what direction did the railroads help people move across the country?
They helped people to move west. This helped with the growth that was seen out west because people could get out there more quickly.
Why did people move west to florida during the 1800s?
There was more room and the ground was more fertile
Positive effects people move to the west 1800s?
More Money More Land More Businesses
In which direction did industries steadily move during the 1800s?
Industries moved west in the 1800s.
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.
Why did people move west after the Mexican war?
They moved west cause thire were gold in California.(The gold Rush)
In the late 1840s a gold rush led many people to move to?
California (the west)
Why would people want to move to west in late 1800s?
Because they needed more space and because the gold rush poo
What did people use for transportation to get to the west in 1800S's?
stagecoaches
Why did the cowboys move west in the 1800s?
They were seeking work and adventure, and some wanted land.
Why did thousands of settlers head west during the 1800s?
Because the gold rush in California was going on and everybody wanted some gold, also there wasn't many people in the west and the east and south was crowded so people moved to the west.
What lead mining to statehood for many states in the west?
Mining attracted flocks of people and provided money and an economy. This led to statehood. The greatest success story is that of California, who achieved statehood from the California Gold Rush in the 1800s.
One thing which brought people to the west in the 1800s was the search for what?
gold
