USA HISTORY

Detailed explanation-1: -The Mountain Men and early settlers sent back East tales of how much freely available fertile farmland there was in Oregon. They also spoke of free land in California with its sunny climate that was ideal for fruit farming. Oregon became part of the US in 1846, which made it more accessible and attractive to settlers.

Detailed explanation-2: -One of the main reasons people moved west was for the land. There was lots of land, good soil for farming, and it could be bought at a cheap price. In addition, it was very crowded living on the East Coast. The population of the United States was growing at a very fast rate.

Detailed explanation-3: -As settlers and homesteaders moved westward to improve the land given to them through the Homestead Act, they faced a difficult and often insurmountable challenge. The land was difficult to farm, there were few building materials, and harsh weather, insects, and inexperience led to frequent setbacks.

Detailed explanation-4: -Every pioneer had his or her own reasons for heading west. Some had heard about the rich farmland in the area that would later become Oregon, others traveled to escape an economic recession in the Eastern cities. Still, others felt that the change of climate would help them overcome chronic ailments.