Answer:
Gold rush and mining opportunities in Nevada The opportunity to work in the cattle industry; Faster travel to the West by railroad; availability of supplies due to the railroad. The opportunity to own land cheaply under the Homestead Act.
Explanation:
Answer:
The reasons behind settlers moving to the West would be because...
A - Gold and mining opportunities
B - Work cattle industries
C - Availability of supplies (because of railroads)
D - The opportunity to own cheap land due tot he Homestead Act.
