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Which most accurately explains how geography motivated the westward migration of pioneers

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Geography motivated the westward migration of pioneers because they were in search of opportunities, they believed that land is equivalent to money and profit, and also power. Secondly, they believed that they have the God-given freedom to expand, this is known as "Manifest Destiny".
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