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In the 19th century, many Americans in search of a better life migrated to the western half of North America. But these were Native American lands, and the mostly white settlers didn't ask for permission to pass through or live there. Learn about the history of the Americans who moved west, and the experiences of Native peoples who were affected by this migration.