What was the primary motivation for Americans moving westward after the Civil War?

Westward Expansion and Its Impact on American Society

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To escape the harsh winters of the East
To find new opportunities in mining and settlement
To establish new trade routes with Europe
To join the military efforts in the West
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What were boom towns known for during the mining rush?
Being centers of agricultural innovation
High crime rates and rapid population growth
Their stable and long-lasting economies
Having strict law enforcement
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the Homestead Act support settlement in the Great Plains?
By supplying free farming equipment
By providing free transportation to settlers
By offering large tracts of land for a small fee
By guaranteeing employment in the railroad industry
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the impact of the Open Range system on cattle ranching?
It restricted cattle grazing to private lands
It allowed free grazing on government land, boosting cattle ranching
It led to a decrease in cattle prices
It required ranchers to pay high fees for land use
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the significance of the slogan 'Rain Follows the Plow'?
It was a scientific theory about climate change
It was a weather prediction method used by farmers
It was a marketing strategy to encourage settlement in the Great Plains
It was a government policy to increase agricultural production
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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How did the completion of the railroads affect the Great Plains?
It led to a decline in agricultural activities
It isolated the region from the rest of the country
It facilitated the transport of cattle and boosted the ranching industry
It caused a decrease in land prices
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the Trail of Tears?
A famous cattle drive route
A path used by settlers to reach the West
A series of battles between miners and Native Americans
A forced relocation of Native Americans resulting in many deaths
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