<u>LIFE OUT WEST</u>
<u>Life Out West:</u>
A period in which the American population wanted to fulfill expansion especially to the Western region of the United States.
- <u>Gold Rush:</u> Due to gold's discovery, the frenzy to find gold ended up in violent conflicts to gain access over natural resources and land.
- <u>White Settlers:</u> The settlers sought a land to farm and mine to increase their economic status.
- <u>Native Americans:</u> Viewed the land as sacred and didn't desire it to be corrupted by conflicts.
- <u>Cattle Ranchers:</u> Settled extensively in the land, in search of fertile soil to raise their livestock.
- <u>Town Development:</u> The towns nearby mines were the most developed and their status increased through the men eager to spend their incomes on saloons and brothels.
The state and local governments were responsible for funding welfare programs. New Federalism was focused on restoring the national government's power to the states.
A turning point is any moment in history in which a significant change occurs.
The American Revolution is a turning point in World History and US history because of the impact of a colony overthrowing its colonial overlord.
Explanation:
The regions conquered in the Muslim conquest included rich farming regions in the Maghreb, the Nile Valley and the Fertile Crescent. As is true of the world as a whole, agriculture dominated the economy until the modern period, with livestock grazing playing a particularly large role in the Arab world. Significant trade routes included the Silk Road, the spice trade, and the trade in gold, salt, slaves and luxury goods including ivory and feathers out of sub-Saharan Africa.
