The Westward Expansion In The 1830's

In the 1830’s, the people living in the United States wanted something new and more than they already had. These pioneer people wanted more of everything: land, money, freedom, etc. They wanted chances and the ability to do more. They were somewhat content with their life in the North-Eastern Hemisphere, but they were always striving for something better. They wanted cheaper land to start new crops for trade, they wanted more ability to make money than they already had, and they wanted more freedom (religion) then what they were already being received. Waves of people with this desire for something new, gathered all their belongings and went exploring westward. This exploring led to, what we all know it as today, the westward expansion, this included the states California, Oregon, Colorado, Texas and

They followed other people or tails that were marked for them toward their new desired homes. They gathered as many supplies as they could carry and put in their wagon (if they had one) and headed toward the harsh trails, as big groups or with their families. They packed as much food as they could, but during their journey they would have to turn to other things for food, like their farm animals that they brought with them, the animals pushing the wagon, or even sometimes would turn to other people in their groups. The weather and the geography was a harsh and difficult part of their movement. Most of the places they were moving toward or had to travel through had mountains and very cold weather, or had desert like weather and no plants or animals around. Also, many diseases broke out and many pioneers lost their lives during the journey. Once they had to conform to all these harsh environment changes and made their way to their new home they found exactly what they were looking for. They had a new beginning in their life, to completely start over and make better. The journey was much worth