Most whites who migrated to the West and the Great Plains did so for which of the following reasons?
a. They wanted to Christianize the native peoples.
b. They were lured there by mining syndicates and lumber companies that promised high-paying jobs.
c. They were desirous of material success.
d. They were supposed to conduct government-financed agricultural research.
Answer: c. They were desirous of material success.
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