The Pros And Cons Of Moving To The West

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Different families with different professions came out to the West for a better life in 1845. They faced struggles particularly in adapting to their new life, but they managed to get by and start a new life. Some adaptations made by the newly Westerners were shelter, professions, and lastly the danger and risks that come along with moving to the West. In particular Ranchers they were a group of people new to the west. The dangers and hardships to be overcame and adjusted to in that profession were lightning, rain, hail storms,rage fires, tornadoes and lastly rustlers who would steal cattle. This was adjusted by building strong shelter and taking precautions to ensure their safety, they also had to push through because they knew they would

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