It was the Homestead Act, but it didn't usually end up going that well because the land being sold was often very poor in soil nutrients. People would exploit the system by putting a crude little garden plot on their land, collecting benefits, and selling it.
It means that Rome has a soft belly
1. Development of naval mines and torpedoes- These weapons developed by the Confederate lead to the sinking of 40 different Union ships. These weapons would be used in several different wars after this (including World War I).
2. Communication via the telegraph- The telegraph was created in 1844 by Samuel Morse. The Civil War became the first US war that used this technology. This allowed Lincoln to get much quicker updates on the war and allowed the media to report the news faster to citizens.
3. Development of the Army ambulance corp This allowed for wounded soldiers to be recovered and treated quickly when injured in battle. This structure is still used in warfare today, as their are constantly doctors and other medical professionals nearby to help injured soldiers.
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1965, which of the following figures delivered a famous speech before
Congress to request the passage of the Voting Rights Act?
d) Dr.Martin Luther King,Jr.
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