Question

What do you think the West came to symbolize in American culture?

Answer 1

This is all I got so far: The West symbolized the growth of America. With the discoveries of gold in the West, it led to more wealth and industrialization.

Any other ideas?

Answer 2

That the American spirit is always moving and pushing onward

Answer 3

Thanks. Anything else more specific?

Answer 4

no I am trying to think you may have to look up manifest destiny only thing I could think of or maybe that they came to settle for more resources

Answer 5

Yes, I looked it up. But how did it affect the American culture?