Answer:
this is very opinion based, but in my opinion, neutrality is best for two reasons. 1 being that it means our resources are not tied up in war or other nations, and two being that we are not reliant on other nations for things like imports or even war efforts. today, we are most likely too tied up in other nations, and as a result we make very large donations to the UN each year, and rely on imports for a massive part of our economy.
President Abraham Lincoln signed the law on May 20, 1862,
The Homestead Act encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres
of public land. In exchange, homesteaders paid a small fee and it was essential
to complete five years of continuous residence before receiving ownership of
the land. After six months of residency, homesteaders also had the option of
purchasing the land from the government for $1.25 per acre.
