Why would freed slaves want to go west?

Freed slaves wanted to go out west because they knew there were a lot of Union troops there. They also wanted to go west because there was really no one that would make them work as slaves. Also they knew the South wouldn't go battle for the West, because they would first try to capture than stronger states. The freed slaves also moved towards areas like California because they were under strong Union control, and the Union was against slavery.

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around the 19th century when slaves were around they were mostly spread around the eastern coast, farther west would lead farther away from their masters, and it's less likely they'll be put back into their master's grasp again and most importantly it's known as a land of opportunity

it for the workers lik if you have a job thats what its for

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