A family moves west because they hear they can buy inexpensive farmland and make a better living.
Economic
This body of water is on the east coast of the United States.
Atlantic Ocean
This group settled mainly in present-day Florida and the Southwest.
Spanish
This migration was inspired by the discovery of gold in California.
Gold Rush
A group of settlers moves so they can live among others who share their religion and customs.
Social
This mountain range is in the western United States.
Rocky Mountains.
This group established colonies in the Northeast of the United States.
English
This migration was led by Brigham Young.
Mormon Migration
A family leaves because local laws limit their religion and freedoms.
Political
This geographical feature exists in the middle of the United States between the 2 mountain ranges.
Great Plains
This group focused heavily on fur trading in North America.
French
This migration brought families west to settle fertile land in the Pacific Northwest.
Oregon Trail
The Mormons left Illinois after facing hostility and discrimination. Which TWO ESP factors best explain this migration?
Social and Political
This body of water is called something different depending on who you ask.
Gulf of America/Mexico
This settler group often built missions to spread Christianity.
Spanish
Participants in this migration were known as Forty-Niners.
Gold Rush
A farmer moves west after hearing about fertile land. Once there, he joins a community of people who share his beliefs. What TWO ESP factors influenced him?
Economic and Social
There are 4 states that border the Pacific Ocean. Name me 2
California, Oregon, Washington &/or Alaska
This settler group developed strong relationships and trade networks with many Native American tribes.
French
This migration ended in the Salt Lake Valley.
Mormon Migration