Public Domain And Democracy: A Study Of Social, Economic, And Political Problems In The United States In Relation To Western Development (1910)

The Public Domain And Democracy: A Study Of Social, Economic, And Political Problems In The United States In Relation To Western Development (1910) is a book written by Robert Tudor Hill. The book explores the relationship between the public domain, which refers to the land owned by the government, and democracy in the United States. Hill analyzes the social, economic, and political problems that arose during the western development of the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of the public domain and its impact on democracy. Hill discusses the history of public land ownership in the United States, including the Homestead Act of 1862, which allowed settlers to claim up to 160 acres of land for free. He also explores the economic implications of public land ownership, including the role of land speculation and the impact of land ownership on the development of the western economy.In addition to economic issues, Hill also examines the social and political problems that arose during western development. He discusses the displacement of Native American populations, the impact of the railroad on western communities, and the role of the federal government in regulating land use and settlement.Overall, The Public Domain And Democracy provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between public land ownership and democracy in the United States. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the challenges faced by the United States during a period of significant social, economic, and political change.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.