The "Go West Movement" refers to the 19th-century migration of settlers in the United States toward the western territories. This movement was driven by the promise of land, resources, and opportunities, particularly after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and the discovery of gold in California in 1848. Many families traveled along routes like the Oregon Trail in search of a better life. The movement was also influenced by the idea of Manifest Destiny, the belief that Americans were destined to expand across the continent. This expansion often led to conflicts with Native American tribes and significant changes in the landscape and culture of the West.