The abundance of land in the west attracted settlers who sought farming land and property ownership for prosperity. As more settlers moved west, merchants and manufacturers followed to access new markets for their goods. Many Americans endured traveling west due to economic hardships in the East, hoping to make a fresh start and better their situation through the land opportunities in the west.

2. (Rodgers)

3.  The abundance of land in the west was the greatest
attraction. Whether for farming or land ownership was
an important step toward prosperity.
 As the numbers of western settlers raised, merchants
and manufacturers followed, seeking new markets for
their goods.
 Many Americans endured the rigors of the westward
trek because of personal economic problems in the
East. Many thought that they would be better off
attempting a fresh start in the west. (Miller)

4. Questions
 What is really abundant in the west?
 What was the land used for ?
 What were the people that went to the west
attempting to do?

5. Works Cited
 Rodgers, Lisa Wall. Children's Activity. Oregon.
 Miller, Arthur Jay. History Channel. 2 June 2010. 28 10
2012.