<span>They were fighting for independence. Many of soldiers from the South had deep
roots in their states. Many felt
strongly about defending their rights and believed the Union was interfering with
their rights. Still, the North had more manpower and industry. When Generals like Grant, Sheridan and
Sherman came along, the North turned the tide and won the war.</span>
False, it is also the vice present and the presidential cabinet.
Answer: G. Congress passed a law allowing people to claim public land and convert it to private property through homesteading.
Explanation:
The Homestead Act of 1862 by President Lincoln, allowed people to claim up to 160 acres of public land for a small fee and convert it to private property through homesteading provided they stay on the land and take care of it for 5 years.
President Lincoln said the Act was necessary as it would give every American the resources needed to better their lives and such was its popularity that it in force for 124 years until it was repealed in 1976.
Following the passing of the Act, a lot of people sought to take advantage of it and moved to new areas in the Great Plains to set up homesteads which led to the rapid settlement that occurred there.
Answer:
The civil rights movement was an organized effort by Black Americans to end racial discrimination and gain equal rights under the law. It began in the late 1940s and ended in the late 1960s. Although tumultuous at times, the movement was mostly nonviolent and resulted in laws to protect every American’s constitutional rights, regardless of color, race, sex or national origin. is that ok or not?
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