WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900
WESTWARD EXPANSION
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lack of these resources in the West
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traditional materials could not withstand the extreme temperatures in the West
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traditional homes were too visible to the Native Americans which would increase the chance of an attack
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special wagons required to transport these materials were too costly to settlers
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Detailed explanation-1: -When European colonizers first came to the United States, they opted to construct many houses and commercial buildings from wood because it was readily available. Additionally, many settlers chose wood as a building material because structures can be built more quickly than when using brick or cement.
Detailed explanation-2: -Why are most Canadian and American houses built of woods? Wood has a lot going for it. It’s relatively cheap, modular, and goes up quickly. It’s strength to weight ratio is very high, and has an excellent insulation value.
Detailed explanation-3: -The use of wood generates less waste and speeds up construction times. Greater energy efficiency. Wood contributes to energy efficiency due to its ability to conduct heat, which makes it a better insulator than other materials. In fact, it is 400 times better than steel and 15 times better than concrete.