US history 1860-1890

Write a think piece about the topic of Improved Agricultural Land in the US from 1860-1890 using  both analysis and synthesis instead of examining the simple facts . This essay should be at least three double-spaced pages of text (Times New Roman, font size 12) and you must consult a minimum of two academically credible sources. Bibliographies and citations can be in MLA, APA, or Chicago format. You must also include a bibliography at the end of your paper.