The Homestead Act of 1862 provided settlers with 160 acres of land if they agreed to live on and improve the land for five years. This act aimed to encourage westward expansion and settlement of the frontier in the United States.
Under the Homestead Act of 1862, over 1.6 million individuals and families were able to claim and receive up to 160 acres of land to settle and farm in the western United States. Typically, homesteaders were required to improve the land, live on it for at least five years, and pay a small registration fee in order to obtain ownership of the land.
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They smuggled slaves out of the country on the Underground Railroad.
Under the Fugitive Slave Act, anyone found helping escaped slaves could be forced to return them to their owners. This included law enforcement officials, as well as ordinary citizens who were required to assist in capturing and returning escaped slaves when demanded.
The response to the Fugitive Slave Act was strong because it required citizens in free states to assist in the capture and return of escaped slaves, regardless of their personal beliefs on slavery. Many people in the North opposed the act on moral grounds and did not want to be complicit in the return of individuals seeking freedom. This led to heightened tensions and resistance against the enforcement of the law.
The main intent of the Mexican Repatriation Act was to forcibly remove Mexican immigrants and Mexican Americans from the United States during the Great Depression in the 1930s. The government believed that by deporting Mexican individuals, it would free up job opportunities for American citizens and reduce competition for resources.
Lizzy's mother suffered from untreated mental health issues, particularly bipolar disorder. This led her to exhibit erratic behavior and struggle to provide a stable home environment for Lizzy and her siblings.