Which industries had the greatest impact on westward expansion and why? you can consider mining, logging, or any of the industries from the eastern united states, which relied on resources from the west. 

write your response in at least 2 to 3 complete sentences.

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Mining gold and silver brought a large amount of people west.  The opportunity to get rich quick was an enticement for many.  There was untouched ground to the west ready for harvest.

 Freedom from a tyrannical monarchy and the opportunity to start a new life in a land that had not yet had a government established leaving the door open to start their own government to be run how they desired.

the constitution of the united states gave congress the absolute authority over immigration laws

the answer to number 5 is fort sumter