Homesteading is an old American tradition dating back to the old land rush. Even today, there are places in America (and elsewhere) that will give you land or

Homesteading is an old American tradition dating back to the old land rush. Even today, there are places in America (and elsewhere) that will give you land or money if you promise to build a house on it, or turn it into a farm, or stay there for x number of years, what have you.