Because the east had been better fortified, that is where the capitol was, and it was more densely populated. The west was not only younger, but it was also in the way and at constant war with the Arabs.
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This is basic in 1700s King George III taxed the Americans with so much money also the taxing violated their rights as British Citizens so search up and see if you need proof "Should the Americans have gotten so angry about the taxes ? against Britain"
The answer is Rome and Greece.