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What Caused Westward Expansion In The United States?

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What Caused Westward Expansion In The United States?

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ScienceDaily (Feb. 29, 2008) Western Expansion during the nineteenth century was an important determinant of geographic distribution and economic activity in the United States today. However, while explanations abound for why the migration occurred– from the low price of land to a pioneering spirit — little empirical work has been done to determine which specific market forces were the most important drivers.