Identify the motivating factors that led to the American Westward Migration [new lands for farming and ranching, gold rush, pioneers changes in technology (railroad and steamboat), government programs encouraging migration and settlement, increased migration from Europe].
Angle of Repose. Wallace Stegner. New York: Penguin Books, 1971
Bound for Oregon. Jean Van Leeuwen. New York: Dial Books, 1994
Centennial. James Michener. New York: Fawcett Crest, 1974
Dream West. David Nevin. New York: Putnam, 1983
The Frontiersmen. Allan W. Eckert. New York: Bantam Books, 1970
Give Your Heart to the Hawks. Winfred Blevins. Los Angeles: Nash Publishing, 1973
Historical Fiction and Idaho U.S. History Curriculum
U.S. History I U.S. History II Books by Author Author Links Idaho Connections
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