From beginner to expert, IDNLearn.com has answers for everyone. Discover reliable and timely information on any topic from our network of knowledgeable professionals.

What justifications did Americans have for the idea of western expansion?

Sagot :

Answer:

Explanation:

Gold rush and mining opportunities (silver in Nevada)

The opportunity to work in the cattle industry; to be a “cowboy”

Faster travel to the West by railroad; availability of supplies due to the railroad.

The opportunity to own land cheaply under the Homestead Act.

Manifest Destiny,Gold,Land,and Opportunity