Westward Movement (jan 27, 1850 – nov 17, 1859)
Description:
The Westward Movement was the populating by Europeans of the land within the continental mainland of the United States. People moved westward because of the gold rush, the cattle industry, and faster travel by rail. The opportunity to own land was made possible by the Homestead Act. Another reason for the Westward Movement was the increased population and crowding on the east coast.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 27, 1850
nov 17, 1859
~ 9 years and 9 months