Impact the American Settlers had on the West

Many settlers traveled to the West in the hope of becoming rich, acquiring free land, and securing new job opportunities. Settlers included Americans looking for a better life, as well as immigrants willing to work for low wages and dangerous conditions. There was both a positive and negative impact from the settlers moving west. <Tab/>Mining brought those looking to "get rich quick." As they settled in "boom towns", activity flourished …

…gt;One of the greatest opportunities for the settlers was The Homestead Act. It gave everyone a chance to own land and farm it. Unfortunately, as more land was obtained, Indians were driven off their land and they were forced to change their way of life. <Tab/>As with any progress, there are always problems. Man must continually look for solutions, as he evolves and changes, to overcome and move forward.