Farming the Great Plains was difficult because the soil had long roots and the prairie grass was long. Farm machinery was to expensive for farmers to purchase. The weather also effected the land which also made farming difficult such as drought, wind storms, heat, and snow. In 1862, the Homestead Act was signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862. This law required, the deed of title, file an application, had to be 21 or older. This Act gave people the right to land to farm and live on as long as they , improve the land.
When the railroad was built it made transporting their goods easier. It also, helped the people get to the places were they had to be.
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