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3 January, 16:01

What was the reason for westward expansion

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  1. 3 January, 16:32
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    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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