How did they move westward?

Why Move West. Many pioneers who settled in Iowa came from states to the east. They came in large numbers from Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and New York. What attracted pioneer settlers to migrate to Iowa? Historians tell us about push/pull factors. There were forces that helped to push settlers west. read more

Westward movement, the populating (by Europeans) of the land within the continental boundaries of the mainland United States, a process that began shortly after the first colonial settlements were established along the Atlantic coast. read more

Learn about the events that took place in the early 1800's that were pivotal points in the United State's westward expansion. read more