In what ways did the West provide a ""safety valve"" for the problems in the industrial East? In what ways did it reveal some of

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In what ways did the West provide a ""safety valve"" for the problems in the industrial East? In what ways did it reveal some of

the same problems?

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Burka [1] · Answer 1 · 2022-08-01T21:41:21+03:00

Answer:

The answer is stated below.

Explanation:

The Homestead Act of 1862, which was a measure towards western expansion, was much needed to counter problems of the Industrial East. The belief that providing free land in the west would ease out the situation of employment in the East and a fair chance to the former slaves, immigrants, and women to become wealthy.