The main factor that drew settlers to the Pacific Northwest in the 1840s was the prospect of free land to settlers who would farm it. The promise of available land for cultivation and the opportunity for a new start were significant motivators for many individuals and families moving to the region during this time.
What mainly drew settlers to the Pacific Northwest in the 1840s?(1 point) Responses ease of transportation to the PNW ease of transportation to the PNW prospect of working on transcontinental railroad prospect of working on transcontinental railroad free land to settlers who would farm it
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