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In the Colonial Period of America's history, many settlers moved west in search of many things. Primarily, the desire was for more and richer land (and other Natural Resources) to claim as their own. Disagreements and tensions in already-established areas also motivated some, just as the urge to explore the unknown did for others.

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Gold, land, to prosper, because of persecution are the first things that come to mind.

Gold rush in California Land to own - no greater wealth than http://wiki.answers.com/Why_did_Americans_begin_moving_west#! Prosper - Oregon Trail, beautiful and bountiful land await (who could resist) Persecution - (the Mormons).

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Americans went west in search of land, gold, and to start a new life. SOS

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because east was up hill

To explore new lands, start new lives and businesses.

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gold (apex)

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