By the last quarter of the nineteenth century, inexpensive farm land was increasingly scarce, making it difficult for adult sons to purchase land and settle their families.

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By the late 1800s, the availability of inexpensive farmland in the United States had decreased due to factors such as westward expansion, increased population, and the closing of the frontier, making it harder for new generations to acquire land.

By the Last Quarter of the Nineteenth Century, Inexpensive Farm