Why go West day 1

When and why did many people begin to migrate west?

• In 1904, President Clinton bought territory.

• In 1903, President Washington bought territory.

• In 1934, President Clinton bought territory Louisiana Territory.

• (In 1803, President Jefferson bought the Louisiana Territory.

True or False; The people wanted to go west because the new land was free but expensive

• true

• false

How did this westward migration affect Native Americans?

• Many Native Americans became wealthy.

• Many Native Americans decided to move into the colonies.

• Many Native Americans lost their lands

Why did many people risk the dangerous trip west?

• Some moved west to start over and have a better life. Some moved west to find gold and get rich.

• Some moved west to start farming their own land and grow their own vegetables and fruit.

• Some moved west to start over and start their own business such as carpenter

When and why did westward migration increase?

• In 1848, James Marshall discovered gold in California. By 1852, more than 300,000 people had moved to New Mexico.

• In 1848, James Marshall discovered gold in California. By 1852, more than 300,000 people had moved to California

• In 1848, James Marshall discovered gold in Louisiana. By 1852, more than 300,000 people had moved to Loiusiana.