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How did people move west during the 19th century?

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Hi, people were able to move west during the 19th century because movement of settlers into the American West, began with the Louisiana Purchase and was fueled by the Gold Rush, the Oregon Trail and a belief in "manifest destiny."

Roads, Canals, and Trails also played a role in the movement!

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Answer: Westward expansion, the 19th-century movement of settlers into the American West, began with the Louisiana Purchase and was fueled by the Gold Rush, the Oregon Trail and a belief in "manifest destiny."

Step-by-step explanation:

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