The WEST Economy. Natural Resources Gold was 1 st discovered in CA in 1848 Gold Fever-rush a people moved in.

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The WEST Economy

Natural Resources Gold was 1 st discovered in CA in 1848 Gold Fever-rush a people moved in

Other resources Oil Natural gas Uranium

By land and sea Because of all the different landform in this region-it also affects the economy!! Some place are good for farming but others are good for fishing

Making it out west The west is depending on natural resources and farming. The west makes good such as pencil, baseball bats, lumber for homes, and other thing grown only from trees

Hollywood, CA Is famous for a special industry!!! MOVIE BUSINESS

Technology CA is also famous for computers! – Silicon Valley is here-remember silicon makes computer chips!! – Also telecommunications centers are here-where cell phones companies are in network

Federal Government the federal government is a big employer in the west. In Hawaii-1/10 people are in the army 2/3 of Utah is owned by the government Why? Flat land for landing plans etc..

Service jobs Lots of visitors Snow sports Summer sports

National Parks Great place for workers!

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