Question

The North feared that cheap land would encourage their workers to move
in search of a better life.
south or west?

Answer 1

The North feared that cheap land in the **West** would encourage their workers to move in search of a better life. The West offered opportunities for land ownership and agricultural development, which was appealing to workers in the North, where industrial jobs were more prevalent but wages were often lower and working conditions were more challenging. This migration could potentially deplete the labor force in the North.