Which was not a reason that people moved west in the late 1800s?

a.
a bad economy in canada

b.
the chance to own their own land

c.
opportunities in western mines

d.
the promise of an easy life

A. Bad economy in Canada is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Thousands of immigrants migrated to Canada between 1867 and 1914, they migrated for greater economic opportunities and improvement in the quality of life. The western parts of Canada had infinite opportunities and French, Icelanders, Chinese and Ukrainians all migrated to Canada during the 1800's and the immigration boom  created new industries such as agriculture, oil, and mining. The prairies absorbed many of these migrants and they began working as farmers. The major factors that attracted immigrants to Canada were the greater economic opportunities and the policies the Canadian government promoted immigration and new settlements in the unsettled areas,  Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan emerged as the new provinces in the prairies.

the right answer is the third one: turnpikes went short distances to connect markets. turnpikes, also known as toll roads, were very important for trade and transportation (of people, goods and products) in the 19th century, coinciding with the expansion towards the west. they contributed significantly to the economic development of the united states.