What were three factors that help lead the aggressive expansion westward?

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1. Gold rush and mining opportunities (silver in Nevada)
2. The opportunity to work in the cattle industry; to be a “cowboy”
3. Faster travel to the West by railroad; availability of supplies due to the railroad.
4. The opportunity to own land cheaply under the Homestead Act.

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