In the early 1800s, many people in the United States migrated westwards because

Responses
A of the growing timber industry.
B of the availability of farmland.
C transportation was easy thanks to the Transcontinental Railroad
D they wanted to escape slavery, which was illegal in western territories.

1 answer

The correct response is B: of the availability of farmland. During the early 1800s, many individuals and families moved westward in search of new opportunities, particularly for farming and land ownership, which was often seen as a path to prosperity.