Answer:
Homesteaders had to break up the sod before they could plant crops anyway. Improvements in farm technology allowed homesteaders to prosper in spite of harsh conditions. John Deere invented a plow that could cut through sod. Windmills drew water from deep in the ground.
Explanation:
Although European immigrants and East Coast migrants were drawn to the idea of homesteading, many homesteaders were settlers who moved from nearby territories to get cheaper land. They were at an advantage, as they were able to claim the best land before East Coast migrants arrived and had farming experience.
