Land "liberals" in the 19ᵗʰ century

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Land "liberals" in the 19th century believed that the sale of the public domain should provide substantial government revenue. This view was in contrast to those who supported the Homestead Act of 1862, which gave away public land to settlers for free or at a nominal cost. Land liberals believed that the government should charge fair prices for the land in order to generate revenue. They believed that this revenue could be used to fund public education, public works projects, and other social programs.

Land "Liberals" in the 19ᵗʰ Century