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Westward Expansion Before the Mexican War

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Westward Expansion Before the Mexican War

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What was the primary motivation for most early western migrants to move beyond the Appalachian Mountains?

To participate in the growth of large-scale industrial agriculture

To explore new territories and establish trade routes

To escape the economic instability of the East and seek self-sufficiency (correct)

To establish new centers of commerce and urbanization

What was the primary appeal of the West to Americans before the Mexican War?

The perception of the West as a land of hard-built opportunity and personal bounty (correct)

The existence of established trade routes and commercial centers

The promise of large-scale industrial agriculture and commercial farming

The availability of natural resources and mineral deposits

What was the primary concern driving the migration of Americans from the East to the West before the Mexican War?

The desire for adventure and exploration

Economic instability and lack of job opportunities

Soil exhaustion and land competition in the East (correct)

Political instability and conflicts with Native American tribes

Who played a significant role in promoting the idea of the West as a land of opportunity and bounty?

<p>Boosters of new agricultural areas and the U.S. government</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary type of farming engaged in by early western migrants?

<p>Small-scale farming and subsistence agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Pre-Mexican War American West

Before the Mexican War, the American West referred to the area between the Appalachian Mountains and the Mississippi River, with some expansion beyond its banks.
Soil exhaustion and land competition in the East led to increased migration to the West.
Early western migrants sought stability and self-sufficiency through small-scale farming.
Boosters and the U.S. government promoted the West as a land of opportunity, promising personal and national prosperity through hard work.

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This quiz covers the early westward expansion of the United States, highlighting the motivation and characteristics of early settlers and the role of government and boosters in promoting the West as a new agricultural frontier.