Why did the government pass the homestead act?

The factory system of the early-19th century caused a) a decrease in farm production. b) an increase in rural population. c) an increase in urban population. d) high unemployment in other areas.

What was a common theme of folk and rock music created by the 1960s counterculture? a. nonviolence b. hate c. self-denial d. aggression

In 1975, how did the united nations respond to the worldwide struggle for women's rights? a) issued a declaration of human rights that addressed gender inequality b) held its first international conference on women's status in the world c) wrote a resolution that encouraged nations to solve their own problems d) encouraged women to fight for their rights through rebellion and resistance