How "Squatter Democracy" Created America's First Welfare Program

How “Squatter Democracy” Created America’s First Welfare Program

Tags: U.S. History

07/08/2023 Ryan McMaken

After 1820, growing numbers of propertyless squatters were voters, and this was an opportunity for politicians to offer cheap land in exchange for loyalty to the Democratic Party.

Original Article: “How “Squatter Democracy” Created America’s First Welfare Program“

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