Western Expansion: The Settlers

What were some of the reasons that pioneers moved West?

• To explore uncharted territories

• To escape poverty and seek riches

• To establish new technology hubs

• To find new educational opportunities

What did the West symbolize for the pioneers?

• A place where they could recreate their past

• A chance to return to their old lives

• An opportunity to realize their dreams of a better life

• A region to expand industrial growth

Why did pioneers believe they could become new people in the West?

• Due to the rich resources available

• Due to the freedom and opportunities to transform

• Because of the advanced societies already present

• Because of the governmental promises

What does moving West represent for the pioneers?

• A return to traditional values

• A step back into historical times

• A move into the future and new beginnings

• A chance to reconnect with lost cultures

According to Willa Cather, what was the land like in the West?

• Populated with advanced cities

• Barren and unlivable

• Fully developed and cultivated

• Raw material out of which countries are made