Westward+Migration

One of the greatest periods in American History involves migrating to the west. During the 1840 and 50's many people moved to the West because of the Transcontinental Railroad and many flooded to the area to grab cheap land and the start their lives anew. The Gold Rush in California was a major reason for the migration of people from the Northeast and newly freed slaves would eventaully move into the area to create a new life. The west was violent and a hard living and was occupied mainly by Native Americans of several tribes. Over the years the quest of Americans for land would rob the country of many of its native cultures. For additional videos besides the ones below please visit Westward Expansion Videos
 * Westward Migration**

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 * The Transcontinental Railroad**

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 * The Gold Rush**