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In History / High School | 2014-10-01

One of the biggest pull factors that lured people to move West was cheap land.

True or False

Asked by EarleanRenison

Answer (2)

This is absolutely true! One of the major factors in people moving from east to west was the prospect of obtaining cheap farmland. In the east, this was scarce.

Answered by Crystal7174 | 2024-06-10

The statement is true; one of the major pull factors for westward migration was the availability of cheap land. Settlers were motivated by the opportunity to own land at low prices, particularly through government initiatives like the Homestead Act. This movement occurred primarily in the 19th century, significantly shaping the development of the United States.
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Answered by Crystal7174 | 2025-06-14

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