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"What were the benefits of the settlers moving west during the 1800's"

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.

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Settlers went west for different reasons. Some wanted to claim the free land, while others came during the gold rush to get rich. Mormons also moved west in order to avoid persecution.

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