Which does not explain why people went west during the mid-1800s?

A.
They were looking for better economic opportunities.

B.
They wanted to homestead on free government land.

C.
They hoped to strike it rich in the California gold fields.

D.
They dreamed of starting a new nation west of the Rockies.

Question

Which does not explain why people went west during the mid-1800s?
 
 A.
They were looking for better economic opportunities.
 
 B.
They wanted to homestead on free government land.
 
 C.
They hoped to strike it rich in the California gold fields.
 
 D.
They dreamed of starting a new nation west of the Rockies.

eclipsedstar · Answer

Do you have any ideas so far?

anonymous · Answer

D is the correct answer :D

anonymous · Answer

@EclipsedStar am I starting to annoy you I'm sorry ahha...

eclipsedstar · Answer

A,B,andC are correct, so D is the answer. Thanks @Sarcasmus for spilling the beans ;)