Post Civil War Benefits

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After the Civil War ended, 15 years later moving to the west is a good idea. Due to economic conditions, in terms of jobs, working as a farmer would be the most reasonable with good profit as well. Considering all the criteria to be a farmer isn’t that hard, simply growing crops and selling isn’t as tough as being a miner or cowboy (more work). Being a farmer at the time has its benefits alongside its difficulties. There were quite the benefits after the Civil War that helped farmers such as the equipment and profit they were provided with. You have to have the right equipment/tools to succeed, not to mention the right place. The areas were at plains located in California, Washington, and Oregon followed by the other 6 great plains. People

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