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Discuss three reasons why the North and South wanted land out West. Cite information from both sources below to answer this question.

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Gold rush and mining opportunities (silver in Nevada)

The opportunity to work in the cattle industry; to be a “cowboy”

Faster travel to the West by railroad; availability of supplies due to the railroad.Explanation:

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