In your words, discuss the events that took place during the development of life inthe west. if someone gives me a solid answer i will give them a 10 dollar itunes

More and more people moved westward to claim lands that were once inhabited by Native Americans.  This was encouraged by the government.  This also led to several conflicts with Indians that would later lead to a war between the Indians and U.S. army.  In the end, the west was completely settled completing the U.S. expansion to that area.