Which does not describe a reason people moved west in the late 1800s?

A. Cheap land on the Great Plains pushed immigrants to go west.

B. Western mines offered jobs for the unemployed.

C. Fewer dangers in the West made life easier for settlers there.

D. The demand for meat in eastern cities meant jobs for cowboys and ranchers.

C. Fewer dangers in the West made life easier for settlers there
It is wrong because there was MANY dangers, such as: •Bandits •Wild horses •Dust storms •Starvation •Dehydration •Rattlesnakes •Poisonous lizards •Ect.

Answered by happyhelper | 2024-06-10

C. There was plenty of danger!

Answered by TylerK | 2024-06-10

The option that does not accurately describe a reason people moved west in the late 1800s is C, as it incorrectly suggests that life in the West was easier due to fewer dangers. In fact, settlers faced numerous challenges including environmental threats and violence. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
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Answered by happyhelper | 2024-12-26