The West Transformed Journal

Mr. Malone

Oswego Middle School

Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion

The myth of the American West is that of a land of opportunities populated by rugged individuals determined to tame the wilderness. Parts of this myth are true. Cowhands roamed the range, spending their hard earned money on drinks and entertainment in towns at the end of cattle trails. Settlers and immigrants from the East traveled to the West seeking wealth and prosperity. These men and women settled the land while enduring great hardships on the plains. Miners also moved west looking to strike it rich. And railroads were built through difficult labor, carrying goods and people West and resources back east. These railroads transformed the economy of the West and of the entire nation.