*1 The Amer West was once a scarcely populated area but in the time period of the 1850's-1900 it become more+more populated. People like the miners, cattlemen and the farmers were given opportunities to settle in the west and make a living there. Thus they were able 2 attract the people by making it look that were many opportunities and chances to strike at success. They were also able 2 influence the economy, the development of the …
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…adapt to the droughts when growing their crops. When their news of success spread, the govt financed irrigation projects that allowed the west to benefit economically. The population also grew because of the Homestead Act which allured many farmers to these areas. *5 Due to the great successes of the Miners, cattlemen and the farmers the West was benefited by a great population, economically and blessed with a newfound culture that will echo through the ages.