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Which was not a reason that people moved west in the late 1800s?

A.
a bad economy in Canada

B.
the chance to own their own land

C.
opportunities in western mines

D.
the promise of an easy life

I'm guessing D, but I'm not sure.

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"The promise of an easy life" was not a reason that people moved west in the late 1800s, since in fact many people knew that this new life would be quite dangerous and difficult. 
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