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Cameron Henderson
on Oct 16, 2024
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What was the biggest motivating factor in moving westward in the 1820s and 1830s?
A) People sought to acquire cheap land.
B) Gold existed just beyond the Appalachian Mountains.
C) Slaves could escape to safe havens.
D) Cotton could be grown in Ohio and Indiana.
E) People were escaping religious persecution.
Westward
Referring to the direction or movement towards the west, often associated with the expansion of American settlements.
Cheap Land
Land that is available for purchase at a relatively low cost, often enticing settlers and investors to new areas or the frontiers.
Appalachian Mountains
A mountain range in the eastern United States, running from Canada to Alabama, known for its biodiversity and the cultural heritage of its inhabitants.
- Discern major paths of migration, settlement, and the creation of communities in the 19th century.
- Appreciate the complexities involved in the early 19th-century westward expansion and its consequences.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern major paths of migration, settlement, and the creation of communities in the 19th century.
- Appreciate the complexities involved in the early 19th-century westward expansion and its consequences.