Answer:According to Robert Calhoon, between 40 and 45 percent of the white population in the Thirteen Colonies supported the Patriots' cause, between 15 and 20 percent supported the Loyalists, and the remainder were neutral or kept a low profile.
Explanation:
The intent of each of these laws are:
1. Homestead Act - gave an opportunity to settlers to own a land with its requirement that the owner is the head of the family and is a citizen.
2. Pacific Railway Act - gave huge grants of land to railway companies.
3. Morrill Act - gave land to the states and establish colleges specializing in agriculture and mechanic arts.