Question

What was a key difference between why most farmers and miners went out west? A. Miners wanted to establish towns where they could bring their families, while farmers tended to be single men who wanted to live alone. B. Farmers often wanted to work for ranchers, while miners wanted to be self-employed. C. Miners wanted to leave as soon as they found enough gold, while farmers wanted to own land and settle permanently. D. Farmers wanted to live alongside Native Americans, while miners wanted to push them off their land.

Answer 1

The key difference between why most farmers and miners went out west is C. Miners wanted to leave as soon as they found enough gold, while farmers wanted to own land and settle permanently.

Miners typically sought quick wealth through gold or other minerals and were often transient, moving on after their immediate goals were met. In contrast, farmers sought land for agriculture and aimed to establish permanent residences and communities.