Question

Which statement does not explain why people went west during the mid-1800s?

They wanted to homestead on free government land.


They were looking for better economic opportunities.


They hoped to strike it rich in the California gold fields.


They dreamed of starting a new nation west of the Rockies.

Answer 1

They dreamed of starting a new nation west of the Rockies.

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer D

Answer 2

The answer to this one is D. They dreamed of starting a new nation west of the Rockies.