As Pioneers Moved Westward Between 1790 and 1820, Where Did

question 25

Multiple Choice

As pioneers moved westward between 1790 and 1820, where did they tend to settle?

• A) They tended to settle in large urban areas where jobs were available
• B) They tended to settle on lakes and ponds away from other human society
• C) They tended to settle along railroad lines where they could meet new people
• D) They tended to settle in desolate plains or isolated forests, as far from other settlers as possible
• E) They tended to settle along rivers and with people from the same region back East

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