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Westward Expansion: Supplemental Guide 311Directions: Read each question. Think about the answer for each question. Write at least one complete sentence to answer each question.
- Why did many pioneer families choose to move to the
West in the 1800s?
Pioneer families moved to the West because _____
- Choose one: steamboat, the Erie Canal, or the
transcontinental railroad. Why was it important during
the time of westward expansion?
The _____ was important because __
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