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Why did the Early Settlers go West and what problems did they face? -…
Why did the Early Settlers go West and what problems did they face?
Mountain Men
Dangerous Living
They would hunt and trap animals
Trading in NYC
They were trailblazers for others to follow
First Farmers
1830’s -1840’s travelling to the West Coast
Push Factors
High unemployment
Expensive land
Economic depression
Pul Factors
Adventure
Jobs
Fertile land in california
The 49ers (Gold Rush)
Mining towns were full of crime and racism
Gold was discovered in California in 1848.
High unemployment and economic depression
Benefits started in the west
By the time most people got their the gold was gone.
Mormons
Went west in 1830’s and 40’s
Religious persecution
The Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’
Joseph Smith
Brigham Young