1. Why Westward Expansion?
New opportunities and technological advances led to westward migration following the Civil War.

2. Why Westward Expansion?
Opportunities for land ownership
The Homestead Act of 1862: Offered Federal Land Grants

3. Why Westward Expansion?
Technological Advances including the transcontinental railroad.

4. Why Westward Expansion?
Possibility of obtaining wealth created by the discovery of gold and silver.

5. Why Westward Expansion?
Desire for adventure.

6. Why Westward Expansion?
A new beginning for former slaves.