RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877
HOMESTEAD ACT
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Cold weather and lack of roads, irrigation, etc.
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There were vicious rhino attacks
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Larry was always lurking nearby ____
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Overcrowded land and typhoons
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Detailed explanation-1: -As settlers and homesteaders moved westward to improve the land given to them through the Homestead Act, they faced a difficult and often insurmountable challenge. The land was difficult to farm, there were few building materials, and harsh weather, insects, and inexperience led to frequent setbacks.
Detailed explanation-2: -Once they embarked, settlers faced numerous challenges: oxen dying of thirst, overloaded wagons, and dysentery, among others. Trails were poorly marked and hard to follow, and travelers often lost their way. Guidebooks attempted to advise travelers, but they were often unreliable.
Detailed explanation-3: -Obtaining water was, of course, a primary need for both sustaining homestead crops and the lives of the homesteaders themselves. The fastest-moving settlers staked their claims near rivers, streams, or springs, but these desirable “waterfront” homesteads quickly became unavailable. Most families had to dig wells.
Detailed explanation-4: -Although European immigrants and East Coast migrants were drawn to the idea of homesteading, many homesteaders were settlers who moved from nearby territories to get cheaper land. They were at an advantage, as they were able to claim the best land before East Coast migrants arrived and had farming experience.