Why were many people willing to endure the hardships of settling in the far west? Why was it difficult for farmers and cattlemen to get along?
Farmers wanted to protect their crops, but cattlemen needed the land for grazing
.
Why were settlers willing to leave their homes and head west in the late 1800s?
Why were settlers willing to leave their homes and head west in the late 1800’s?
They wanted to explore new lands
. They hoped to settle peacefully with the Native Americans living there. Railroad contracts offered them the possibility of huge rewards.
What happens as the population grew in western territories?
What happened as the population grew in western territories?
New states such as Colorado, the Dakotas, and others were admitted
. In the late 1800s, what did cowboys, miners, and railroad workers have in common? … Railroads provided jobs, brought in immigrant settlers, and connected markets.
Which factor most strongly encouraged settlement of the West in the late eighteen hundreds?
Which factor most strongly encouraged settlement of the West in the late 1800s? How did
mineral discoveries
affect western settlement? They encouraged thousands of people to seek their fortunes. You just studied 34 terms!
What were some of the hardships that frontier farmers faced in the mid to late 1800s?
Some of the hardships that frontier farmers faced in the mid-to-late 1800s were
floods, fires
, blizzards, locust which could take out crops in a short amount of time, plagues, and bandits.
What are the 5 reasons for westward expansion?
| What were 5 reasons for westward expansion? free land railroad gold and silver adventure and opportunity cattle | What were some challenges the cowboys faced on the long drive? Violent storms, wind, rain, moving rivers, stampedes, rustlers, hot sun, discrimination, and 15 hours on the saddle |
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Why did settlers move west?
Pioneer settlers were sometimes pushed west
because they couldn’t find good jobs that paid enough
. Others had trouble finding land to farm. … Pioneer settlers were sometimes pulled west because they wanted to make a better living. Others received letters from friends or family members who had moved west.
Who should decide the issue of slavery in the western territories?
In 1854 Stephan Douglas proposed a bill. He proposed hat the Nebraska Territory be divided into two territories Kansas and Nebraska. The
settlers
living in each territory would be able to decide the issue of slavery by popular sovereignty.
How did the Land Act of 1820 encourage settlers to move west?
How did the Land Act of 1820 encourage settlers to move west?
It allowed for the construction of roads and canals. It gave settlers the chance to buy land very cheaply. * It offered free land for settlers willing to improve it.
What main groups of American and immigrants settled the West?
The Americans, Poles, Dutch, Germans, Finns, and Scandinavians
all proved to be prosperous settlers. Interestingly, most of these groups get muddled in the “American” immigrant category, for these peoples often tried their luck in the American West before moving northward and settling permanently in Canada.
What was the main reason for rapid settlement of the Great Plains?
The development of large cities, like Chicago, had a heavy demand for cattle/beef. Detail the rapid settlement of the Great Plains
due to homesteading
. The Homestead Act was passed; it was offering 160 acres of land free to any citizen or intended citizen who was head of the household.
What was one impact of the increase Western population on the nation?
What was one impact of the increased western population on the nation?
Territories were given powers equal to states
. Colorado, the Dakotas, and other territories became states. Increased taxes brought a surplus to the federal government.
How did Western settlement affect Native Americans?
Westward expansion caused
Native Americans to lose their traditional resources
, including the buffalo, homelands, hunting grounds and sacred land. Native Americans were confined on reservations, forbidden to practice their religions and they lost their traditional dress and customs.
What challenges were faced by those who settled in the West?
Once they embarked, settlers faced numerous challenges:
oxen dying of thirst, overloaded wagons, and dysentery
, among others. Trails were poorly marked and hard to follow, and travelers often lost their way. Guidebooks attempted to advise travelers, but they were often unreliable.
What was life like for homesteaders in the West?
As settlers and homesteaders moved westward to improve the land given to them through the Homestead Act, they
faced a difficult and often insurmountable challenge
. The land was difficult to farm, there were few building materials, and harsh weather, insects, and inexperience led to frequent setbacks.
What steps did farmers take to address their concerns?
What steps did farmers take to address their concerns?
Many farmers joined together to push for reform
. In 1867, a farmer named Oliver Hudson Kelley started an organization that became known as Grange. Grange gave rise to other organizations such as the Farmers’ Alliances.
