USA HISTORY

MANIFEST DESTINY 1806 1855

MANIFEST DESTINY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A pull factor is something positive that draws people west, such as free land or the gold rush.
A
true
B
false
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Explanation: Pull factors are positive factors that attract people to new areas from other areas. A booming job market is a pull factor because many people seek jobs in order to provide for their family. Push factors are negative factors that deter people from their original locale.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pull factors “pull” people to a new home and include things like better opportunities. The reasons people migrate are usually economic, political, cultural, or environmental.

Detailed explanation-3: -A key incentive to western settlement was the availability of legally enforceable, transferable property rights. The Homestead Act and state and local laws helped to limit settlers’ risks and avoid a total free-for-all. Miners, cattle ranchers, and farmers all received certain rights to land and possessions.

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