WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900
WESTWARD EXPANSION
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railroads, farming, minerals
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gold, silver, bronze
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gold, farming, mining
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -A significant push toward the west coast of North America began in the 1810s. It was intensified by the belief in manifest destiny, federally issued Indian removal acts, and economic promise. Pioneers traveled to Oregon and California using a network of trails leading west.
Detailed explanation-3: -Railroads led to the discovery of profitable minerals. Railroads brought more people to the East Coast. Railroads brought more people to the East Coast. Railroads allowed farmers to sell their goods in distant markets.