The end of the World War II ha d a huge effect on the Pacific Rim states. The effect was mostly positive. This can be seen in the rapid industrialization of these nations, which resulted in rapid economic growth. Instead of war, these nations became focused on developing, economically and socially. Lot of things from the Western culture were introduced and adopted in order to become more competitive, to modernize, and have the same pace of cultural development as the other strong nations.
Lot of reforms were introduced, were the societies got democracy, the human rights improved significantly, the women became equal to the men and had the same opportunities in life.
All of this things led to a very quick change in the societies of this nations. The mentality changed, the way the governments and the people in general functioned changed. The economy changed and became strong and open towards the world.
The Homestead Act was enacted to help reduce poverty and reward persons who did fight on the side of the Confederacy during the Civil War while furthering western expansion.
It was open to any citizen or person wanting to become a citizen that did not fight against the government in the war.
For this act, gender did not matter as long as the person was head of a household or at least 21 years old.
They had to reside on the property for 5 years while improving it, such as clearing it, farming it and putting a proper home on it. They would receive the title at that time once they paid a registration fee. Another way for them to receive the title faster was if they lived on it for 6 months, with minor improvements and paid $1.25 per acre.
There was a lot more to it than that though. The individual had to sign agreements saying they never fought against the United States government, they couldn't owe debt, they had to be able to afford to clear, farm and build on the land for those five years. They then had to find people to sign acknowledgements that those improvements were actually done and the land wasn't abandoned.
Fascism rise in Italy because of disappointment of Paris Peace conference,unemployment, and rising inflation.
Because they were driven away from their homelands by force
One important gain by the colonist after the French and Indian war is that they gained more land.
