Land in the west was much than in the east. Many families made a difficult westward journey along routes such as the and santa fe trails in the hopes of a better life.

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mount st. helens in washington erupts, causing a massive avalanche and killing 57 people on this day in 1980. ash from the volcanic eruption fell as far away as minnesota. seismic activity at mount st. helens, which is 96 miles south of seattle, began on march 16.