Tag: Land reform

The Homestead Act (1862) Explained

The Homestead Act of 1862 granted free land to settlers in the United States, encouraging westward expansion and the development of agriculture.

The Irish Potato Famine (1845-1852) Explained

The Irish Potato Famine was a devastating period of mass starvation and emigration in Ireland caused by the failure of the potato crop.

The Zapatista Uprising (1994) Explained

The Zapatista Uprising was a 1994 armed rebellion in Mexico led by the Zapatista Army of National Liberation (EZLN) advocating for indigenous rights and social justice.

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