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Many scandinavians immigrated to the united states as a result of the homestead act of 1862, which offered land to independent farmers. this is an example of a push factor, because turmoil in scandinavia encouraged people to leave. push factor, because a new opportunity encouraged people to come to the us. pull factor, because turmoil in scandinavia encouraged people to leave. pull factor, because a new opportunity encouraged people to come to the us.

The mauryan empire covered most of which modern country

How does iraqs geographical location ( desert-like environment ) affect it's politcal relationships? i've been stuck on this and i'm giving a lot of points