Moving west refers to the migration of individuals or groups from eastern regions of a country towards western territories in search of new opportunities, resources, or better living conditions.
Related terms
Oregon Trail: A historic pioneer trail that stretched over 2,000 miles from Missouri to Oregon's Willamette Valley.
Gold Rush: The movement of people who rushed to California in search of gold during the mid-19th century.
Westward Expansion: The period in American history when settlers moved across North America towards the western frontier.