Question

Why did so many people go west after the Civil War?

They were forced to go west by the government.
To seek their fortunes.
They wanted to flee the North and South.

Answer 1

To seek their fortunes.

Step-by-step explanation:

Gold rush and mining opportunities (silver in Nevada) The opportunity to work in the cattle industry; to be a “cowboy” Faster travel to the West by railroad; availability of supplies due to the railroad. The opportunity to own land cheaply under the Homestead Act.