All of the Following Encouraged Migration to the West EXCEPT

question 32

Multiple Choice

All of the following encouraged migration to the West EXCEPT:

• A) cheaper prices for federal lands
• B) fertile soil
• C) advances in agricultural technology
• D) easy credit from state banks
• E) construction of numerous frontier forts

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Definitions:

Water Power

The energy derived from flowing or falling water, traditionally used for mechanical tasks, like grinding grain, and now for generating electricity.

Northeast

A region in the United States consisting of the northeastern states, known for its distinct seasons and populous cities.

Southeast

A geographical region of the United States, located to the southeast of the country, known for its distinctive cultural heritage and history.

Steamboat

A boat that is propelled by a steam engine, instrumental in the 19th-century development of the American river transportation system.