Questions: Value: 2 Why did people from the cities move west? a. to try to farm and grow their own food b. to work in the fields harvesting crops c. to find homes they could afford d. to find jobs in factories

The answer is a. to try to farm and grow their own food

This option is correct as many people moved west during various periods in American history, such as the 19th century, to take advantage of the Homestead Act and other opportunities to acquire land. They aimed to establish farms and become self-sufficient by growing their own food.

While some people did move to work in agriculture, this was more common for migrant workers rather than city dwellers moving west. The primary motivation for city dwellers was often to own land and farm it themselves.

Although affordability was a factor, the primary motivation for moving west was often tied to farming and land ownership rather than just finding affordable housing.

This option is incorrect as the movement west was generally associated with agriculture and land opportunities, not industrial jobs, which were more prevalent in urban areas in the East.