How did Laura ingalls wilder influence others?

Answer 1

The Homestead Act enthralled Laura's father, who spent a total of 10 years of his marriage moving his family from place to place to "make his bet with Uncle Sam" that he could fulfill all requirements to obtain title to his own farm. Laura's future husband Almanzo was just as enthused about the idea as Charles Ingalls was, but for both men - and Laura was an active part in both her father's and her husband's farm - it was a case of loopholes, fine print "gotcha"s

and above all else, uncooperative weather that soured them on the Homestead Act. Charles Ingalls wound up selling his claim as soon as he had it paid for, and Almanzo Wilder eventually decided to buy an existing farm that he would own outright (except for monthly mortgage payments, of course). The fliers posted at the time about the Homestead Act always carried the headline "FREE LAND!!" That "free land", in reality, bankrupted countless people.

Answer 2

When Laura's Pa filed on his claim early in1880, he called it "a bet - Uncle Sam bets a man a 180 acre piece of land he can call his own, that he can keep it if he can stick it out and follows the rules for five years". He asked his family if they would help him "win his bet". Laura's childhood was largely caught up in doing her part around the farm to help Pa win his bet. Pa won that bet, and then immediately sold the land!

Answer 3

Laura Ingalls Wilder influenced others through her popular "Little House" book series, which inspired readers with its vivid descriptions of pioneer life in the American Midwest. Her stories continue to resonate with audiences of all ages, highlighting themes of resilience, family, and the importance of cherishing simple moments in life. Wilder's books have sparked interest in history and encouraged a deeper appreciation for the hardships and triumphs of early settlers in America.