Why were yeoman farmers often called "the backbone of the south" in the period from 1820 to 1850? when government officials wanted to oversee how southern land was cultivated, yeoman farmers challenged the idea. yeoman farmers grew vegetables, raised animals, and made their own household products—they were very self-sufficient. yeoman farmers were the men who cultivated large amounts of cotton and sustained the southern economy. while many southerners moved north to work in the factories, yeoman farmers remained in the south and cultivated the land.

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Why were chinese american immigrants frequently detained when trying to immigrate through angel island? the rules for immigration were stricter at this checkpoint due to health issues that were prevalent among asian populations at this time. the location of the island was difficult to reach, and ships to the mainland were often prevented from sailing more than once a week. immigration agents were notorious for asking immigrants confusing questions as a means of denying them entry. low wages caused a shortage of immigration officials, so many immigrants had to wait weeks or months before their applications were processed.