While it was true that western lands were somewhat more fertile than the now-depleted lands of the East, many of the pioneers were attracted to the frontier in order to speculate in land, i.e. to purchase large quantities of cheap government land and to sell it at a profit to later comers
Answer:
The Appalachian Mountains
Explanation:
The Appalachian Mountains formed a natural boundary to the west. The geography and climate of the thirteen colonies separated them into three different regions: New England, the Middle Colonies, and the Southern Colonies. New England Coast Rocky coasts are common in New England.
