Causes
Americans accept Manifest Destiny
As the East becomes more crowded, Americans want more land
The West contains furs, lumber, and precious metals
Effects
Native Americans are forced off their lands.
The United States wars with Mexico
The U.S. extends from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
21. Use the chart to help with your response.
Why was the West attractive to so many settlers? Identify one positive effect and one negative effect of the westward movement.
points) Make your answers simple and short
Positive effect: The West offered opportunities for economic growth through the availability of valuable resources such as furs, lumber, and precious metals.
Negative effect: The Westward movement resulted in the forced removal and displacement of Native Americans from their lands.