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To quote the US Congress on this "The Indian [Native American] stands as guardians to the treasure vaults of this nation." As a simple way to put it, the Native Americans were in the way of great riches, and the greed outweighed all the 'virtues' of that (American) society.
The Government Was Greedy and Wanted To Take The Land For Themselves So They Kicked The Native Americans Out Of The Land And Took It. I'm not really sure if this is correct but i hope it is!
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What was the homestead act of 1862 and how did it encourage Americans to move out west?
The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged Americans to move out west because it offered 160 acres of undeveloped land in the west to all American citizens FOR FREE.It was first comes first serve so people rushed over to get the free land before it was all gone.
How did the activities of the mountain men encourage US expansion?
because people liked them people saw that it was possible to live in the west.
In what direction did the railroads help people move across the country?
They helped people to move west. This helped with the growth that was seen out west because people could get out there more quickly.
When did people move west?
Mid 1800's
Why did settlers move to the Great Plains after 1862?
During and after the Civil War, the Unites States government encouraged farmer to move west.
How did government and railroads encourage settlement of the west?
The government continued to pass laws to encourage people to settle the West, while the railroads made transportation from the east to the west faster and more convenient.
What did cogress pass in 1862?
Homestead act, which was signed by lincoln, was made to encourage people to move west. Government would give people who were willing to move out in the west land, in exchange for a small fee and a requirement of living on that land for five years before it officially became theirs
Why did the US government encourage settlement on the Great Plains?
Why did the US government encourage settlement on the Great Plains?
What did the manifest destiny encourage people do?
Manifest Destiny caused the American people to expand the nation westward.
How did the government attract people to move out west?
with promises of gold
What did the federal government do to entice people to move west?
The theory of Manifest Destiny.
How did the homestead act encourage freed African Americans to move to the great plains?
How did the homestead act encourage freed African Americans to move to the great Plains
How did the efforts of Daniel Boone encourage people to move westward?
it gave Africans hope to live In the wild west just kidding I really don't know
How did government try to encourage settlement to west?
the government supported settlement of the great plans by passing the homestead act in 1862.
How did the Manifest Destiny alter people's lives in the US?
Manifest Destiny gave the people a chance to move west and claim land with the support of the government.
What would encourage workers in the North to move west in search of a better life?
Manufacturers also feared that, if Western land were sold cheaply, the attraction would cause their labor force to move West.
What was the homestead act of 1862 and how did it encourage Americans to move out west?
The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged Americans to move out west because it offered 160 acres of undeveloped land in the west to all American citizens FOR FREE.It was first comes first serve so people rushed over to get the free land before it was all gone.
