Westward Expansion 1

It led to the expansion of the country and new opportunities.

It caused the country to shrink in size.

It resulted in the loss of all western territories.

It stopped the growth of the original 13 colonies.

Overcrowding in eastern cities

Lack of farmland in the East

Discovery of gold and silver

Economic problems and unemployment

Sickness such as cholera

River crossings and bad weather

Free or cheap land

Simple food like beans and bacon

It led to the expansion from the original 13 colonies to the Pacific Ocean.

It caused the country to shrink in size.

It resulted in the loss of western territories.

It prevented the formation of new states.