Ms. Sue Ive done my journal entries for the immigrant experience thing, and theres just one more thing I have to add at the end-- How has the land-granting system encourages speculation?

I don't really know what to say--I was thinking of just ending it with they have provided us land(something like that?)

Investors bought up huge tracts of land at cheap prices, hoping to sell them later for big profits. If you don't know the meaning of "speculation," look it up in a dictionary, like dictionary.com

http://railways.library.ualberta.ca/Chapters-2-2/

Thank you so much Ms. Sue:D

You're welcome, Sara. :-)

To answer your question about how the land-granting system encourages speculation, it's important to understand what the land-granting system is and how speculation ties into it.

The land-granting system refers to the policy in which the government grants parcels of land to individuals or groups. This was particularly prevalent during the time of westward expansion in the United States, where large portions of land were made available to settlers.

Now, let's delve into the concept of speculation. Speculation, in this context, refers to the practice of buying or acquiring land with the intention of making a profit by selling it at a higher price in the future, rather than for immediate use or development.

So, in your journal entry, here's how you can expand on the link between the land-granting system and speculation:

1. Introduce the land-granting system: Start by briefly explaining what the land-granting system is. Mention that it involved the government allocating land to individuals or groups.

2. Highlight the abundance of available land: Discuss how the land-granting system made large quantities of land available to settlers. Emphasize that this abundance increased the potential for speculation.

3. Explain the incentive for speculation: Talk about how the availability of vast amounts of land at low or no cost incentivized individuals to acquire more land than they needed for immediate use. Mention that they anticipated the value of the land would increase, allowing them to sell it at a profit in the future.

4. Discuss the impact on immigration: Explain that the possibility of profiting from land speculation attracted significant numbers of immigrants and settlers to areas with land-granting programs. These individuals sought to take advantage of these opportunities for economic gain.

5. Conclude your entry: Summarize the connection between the land-granting system and speculation. Consider ending with the idea that the land-granting system provided opportunities not only for immediate settlement but also for long-term financial gain through speculation.

Remember, the key to a strong journal entry is to provide a clear explanation backed by evidence or examples. Use historical context and specific details to support your arguments and make your writing more engaging.