Many settlers traveled to the West in the hope of becoming rich, acquiring free land, and securing new job opportunities. Settlers included Americans looking for a better life, as well as immigrants willing to work for low wages and dangerous conditions. There was both a positive and negative impact from the settlers moving west. <Tab/>Mining brought those looking to "get rich quick." As they settled in "boom towns", activity flourished …
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…gt;One of the greatest opportunities for the settlers was The Homestead Act. It gave everyone a chance to own land and farm it. Unfortunately, as more land was obtained, Indians were driven off their land and they were forced to change their way of life. <Tab/>As with any progress, there are always problems. Man must continually look for solutions, as he evolves and changes, to overcome and move forward.