Question

How did the United States encourage people
to move west?

Answer 1

Reasons for Moving West

There was a vast amount of land that could be obtained cheaply

Great reports were continually sent back East about how fruitful and wonderful the West is, sparking a lot of interest.

The constraints of European civilization had a lot of people stuck in factory and other low-paid jobs. For the working class it was almost impossible to work themselves up in life, something that was very doable in the New World.

Mining opportunities, silver, and the gold rush was a big draw for many

The expanding railroad provided easier access to supplies, making life in the West easier.

Certain wheat strains were discovered and was capable of adapting to the climate of the plains

Being a “cowboy” and working on farms with cattle was romanticized

The lure of adventure

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Answer 2

The Indian Removal Act (1830)- passed by Jackson and allowed the president to negotiate with Native Americans over land disputes. -The Homestead Act (1862)- passed by Lincoln, allowed for people to apply for a federal land grant if they had never taken up arms against the U.S.