Question

compared to the eastern united states, the west (west of the mississippi river) contained a very diverse population, which often resulted in conflict (physically, politically, socially, and economically). what groups could be found in the west after the civil war (although they probably all werent in large numbers at the same location)? select all that apply.
□ african - americans
□ hispanics
□ chinese
□ native americans
□ white immigrants (such as scandinavians, germans, and irish)
□ whites, whose families had been in north america for several generations, who were migrating to the west

Explanation:

After the U.S. Civil War, the American West was demographically diverse:

1. African-Americans (including Exodusters) migrated west for land and opportunity.
2. Hispanics were already established in former Mexican territories in the West.
3. Chinese immigrants arrived in large numbers for railroad and mining work.
4. Native Americans were indigenous to the Western lands.
5. White immigrants from Europe (Scandinavians, Germans, Irish) settled the West for farming and jobs.
6. Multi-generational White North American families also migrated westward for land and new livelihoods.

Answer:

☑ African-Americans
☑ Hispanics
☑ Chinese
☑ Native Americans
☑ White Immigrants (such as Scandinavians, Germans, and Irish)
☑ Whites, whose families had been in North America for several generations, who were migrating to the West