Factors That Influenced Westward Migration
1 Factor
population growth in the east
Manifest destiny was
an idea that westward expansion was for the good of the country
tracks that trains go on
railroads
factors 2
economic opportunities (Gold Rush)
invention
allowed people and goods moved westward more easily
factors 3
cheap land
factors 4
cheaper and faster transportation
Factors 5,6,7
farming,logging,and freedom for slaves
Abolitionists believed that
there should be an immediate freeing of slaves.,slavery is a violation of the principles of democracy.,slavery is morally wrong.