"<span>It was practiced in Ancient Greece and Rome, yet became less common with the rise of Christianity" would be the best option from the list, since Christians tended to think that it was a sin. </span>
To end suffering in their life, Nirvana
He has not been the Vice President
Ah cool!
This would be referring to the Homestead Act! They would give the land to anyone who was willing to work on or improve the land.
The land was given almost free of cost and all the new owner of the land was required to do, was work the land until it was ready for farming/crops, and then they had to build a house for themselves (and possibly their family).
This would be located in industrialized places usually in the north. Larger more populated cities would most likely produce more industrial goods than smaller less populated ones. <span />