The Latter Day Saints began settling in and around Independence<span>, </span>Missouri<span>, in 1831. </span>Their<span> customs, and </span>their<span> religious and political attitude were not in harmony with the feelings and prejudices of </span>their neighbors<span>. This resulted in bitterness and opposition which in time led to friction and conflict.</span>
<span>Critics believe that President Polk used the threat of force to force Mexico to concede all rights to the Texas territory and possibly even more land. America was still expanding and needed more land to do so. The president was already attempting to purchase California, so showing that we could take Texas furthered his goal there as well. Settlers in Texas feared loss of their land. So the president was cajoling Mexico into forgoing all rights.</span>
The migrants who lost their land and livelihoods to the Dust Bowl and headed to California were generally called Okies, Arkies, or Texies. These individuals faced great economic struggle due to the environmental problem and the overall economic impacts of the Great Depression.
The overall goal of the US Justice System is to control crime, impose penalties on those who violate laws, and help those affected rehabilitate and recover
