I believe what you're looking for is economics, but I could be wrong.
Guadalupe Victoria
Guadalupe Victoria, original name Manuel Félix Fernández, (born 1786, Tamazuela, Mex. —died 1843, Perote), Mexican soldier and political leader who was the first president of the Mexican Republic. Victoria left law school to join the movement for independence from Spain, fighting under José María Morelos in 1812.
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The homestead act allowed settlers from the west settle on land, only paying a small fee. but they must stay on their land for 5 years before getting the land. They were allowed to leave the land but must be present when the inspector comes to see how they are doing.