American citizens and immigrants who had applied to become citizens could acquire land directly from the government through the

The correct answer is "Homestead Act".

Created in 1862 the first Homestead Act occupied millions of acres in US land. Any adult who had never taken up arms against the U.S. government, women and immigrants who had applied for citizenship were all eligible, providing occupation to land previously uninhabited, being beneficial for both the owner and the government. Previous additions to the law were made to better adjust the county's needs.

why what did she do?

observing traffic laws in exchange for driving on the highway.