Title: Positive and negative effects of westward expansion - Essay and speech
Headings: Positive and negative effects of westward expansion
Positive and negative effects of westward expansion
Positive effects of westward expansion
Economic opportunities
Economic growth
Environmental luxury
Favorable government policies
Negative effects of westward expansion
Native Americans
Environmental issues
Slavery
Extreme weather conditions
Indebtedness

Content: Below mentioned are some pros and cons of westward expansion. Positive effects of westward expansion
The westward expansion bestowed prosperity to the United States. Economic opportunities
Immigrants gained better life and opportunities from expansion. People believed that they could own land and make huge money in the west. The land was cheap and immigrants grew large food crops and earned high profits. In addition, California Gold Rush attracted masses at large and gave jobs in the mining sector. Railroad industry grew at immense pace and provided an efficient form of transportation along with employment. Economic growth
The westward expansion contributed in huge amount to the economy of United States. Without it, the country would be two-thirds of today’s size. Additional states encouraged railroad expansion in the country.