Bank foreclosures were not a significant initial obstacle to Western expansion compared to issues like expensive railroad transportation and unpredictable weather.
Bank foreclosures were NOT an initial obstacle to Western expansion. Although there were challenges such as expensive railroad transportation and unpredictable weather, the availability of land was a key factor in promoting Western expansion. The demand for land and the opportunities it presented ultimately outweighed obstacles like foreclosures.
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