Question 7 unsaved in the early 1800s, many people in the united states migrated westwards because question 7 options: they wanted to escape slavery, which was illegal in western territories. transportation was easy to the transcontinental railroad. of the growing timber industry. of the availability of farmland. question 8 (2 points) question 8 unsaved what was manifest destiny? question 8 options: the destiny of the pony express the belief the u. s. should extend from atlantic to pacific coasts the destiny of the trail of tears the belief in the gold rush question 9 (2 points) question 9 unsaved what caused the gold rush? question 9 options: the gold mines were offering jobs. people wanted to find gold and strike it rich. people wanted to travel east to find gold. california was offering trade opportunities.