Question

When Americans moved west to settle our country, they did this for many reasons. Identify one example of a push factor and one example of a pull factor that may have encouraged Americans to make this journey. write your answer in at least two or three sentences

Answer 1

Americans were “pushed” west for many reasons. Many Americans felt like they were missing job opportunities in eastern states. Others felt that they were treated unfairly, and many believed that there wasn’t enough land to meet their needs. They were also “pulled” to the west by factors like new land, plentiful resources, and a desire for adventure.

Answer 2

Some push factors were the chance to get rich, Dry farming, owning land, escaping the nightmares of the south ( slaves ).  There were also longhorns to sell. Some pull factors were relatives and spouses not wanting them to go.