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The History of the United States, 2nd Edition. Episode 52, Farming the Great Plains [efilm]

2020
The Homestead Act encouraged farmers to acquire land at almost no cost, and those who could overcome the loneliness, prairie fires, insect infestations, extremes of climate, and incessant winds were able to build prosperous lives. By 1890, they were growing massive annual surpluses, driving down ...
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