Westward Expansion and Settler Motivations

Flashcards based on notes regarding westward expansion and the motivations of settlers.

What were the main reasons for the settlers moving to Mexico in the 1830s?

Cultural differences, slavery, and Mexican control.

What attracted settlers to the Northwest (NW) territory?

Land opportunities and government support, with aspirations to farm and become wealthy.

Why did women in the west have more rights than women in the east?

Due to population imbalance and an early push for suffrage.

Which trail led to New Mexico?

The Santa Fe Trail.

Who primarily traveled the Santa Fe Trail?

Mostly traders.

What were the conditions of the Santa Fe Trail?

Desert conditions.