What was the motivation for americans to move westward after the civil war

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23 July, 07:08

What was the motivation for americans to move westward after the civil war

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Heidy Moreno · Answer 1

for land

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there was greater opportunity

Alonzo · Answer 2

That was to expand and for new opportunity. Since there were few people in the west, you could go there to start a farm or ranch, and then other people would move in to start new businesses. And it grew from there.