Numerous people in the US moved westward (westward expansion/Manifest Destiny) in the early 1800s primarily due to

Question 1 options:

women could vote in Western states.

the growing fishing industry.

access to farmland/good soil/land.

slavery was illegal in the West

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People moved to the west for a variety of reasons but for the most part they just wanted land.

C. Access to farmland / good soil / land.

Explanation:

In the 1800s, numerous people in the US moved westward because of the access to farmland, good soil, and land. This era is often termed as the age of US territorial expansion or the Manifest Destiny. During this time the American settlers migrated because they wanted access to rich farmlands in the West. Many believe that in the 19th century, people were destined to expand across North America, hence the name.