America went through a tough time during this age. The government was very corrupt and authority could easily be bribed. This is why court cases against these things could not easily be won, because of the corruption.
a felony is punishable by imprisonment in a state prison or penitentiary. A misdemeanor is generally a crime that is punishable for a year or less in prison, or only in a county or local jail.
America's support the ongoing struggle by Cubans and Filipinos against Spanish rule, and the mysterious explosion of the battleship U.S.S. Maine in Havana Harbor.
Answer: Land and lots of it
Explanation: The West was essentially untouched by colonists save for the California coast line so there was plenty of land available for farming on. Many people moved from the rest of the country in hopes of starting a new life.
