People who occupied land even if they had no title to it were called what?

Question

From history book The American Journey

Answer 1

squatters

Answer 2

Squatters. according to law. IN History Books Pilgrims

Answer 3

Squatters...

In the United States, squatting laws vary from state to state and city to city. For the most part it is rarely tolerated to any degree for long, particularly in cities. Laws biased towards a contract ownership interpretation of property make it easy for deed holders to evict squatters under loitering or trespassing laws. The situation is more complicated for legal residents who fail to make rent or mortgage payments, but the result is largely the same. Most squatting in the U.S. is dependent on law enforcement and the person legally considered to be owner of the property being unaware of the occupants. Often the most important factors in the longevity of squats in the US are apathy of the owner and the likeliness of neighbors to call police. The most common tactic to accomplish this is not to be seen going in and out, which doesn't always make American squats as sustainable as those in many other countries. This was not always the case, particularly in the era of Westward expansion, wherein the Federal government specifically recognized the rights of squatters. For example, see the Preemption Act of 1841.

Squats used for living in can be divided into two types (although they are not absolutes): So-called "back window squats" (the most common type, in which occupants sneak in and out of the building with the intent of hiding that they live there), and "front door squats" (where the occupants make little or no effort to conceal their comings and goings). Many squats may start out as one or the other and then change over time. Frequently squatters will move in and then later assess how open they can be about their activities before they approach the neighbors; others will not move into a place until they have first met and discussed the idea with the neighbors. The difference between the two types can be signs of vast differences in philosophies of squatting and its purpose, how long the occupants plan to be around, and on the atmosphere of the neighborhood, among many other factors.

Answer 4

Native Americans, Indigineous peoples. Title is cultural construction relating to land ownership; to some people it means absolutely nothing.

Also ...

The United States (alternate terms: American empire, US Military Base, US territory, etc)

Answer 5

Squatters, at times.

Answer 6

Pilgrims

Answer 7

They were called Squatters.

Answer 8

Squatters. Even foreigners know that.

Answer 9

Squatters, interlopers, settlers, thieves. How you name it depends on a lot of factors.

Answer 10

Squatters; there were also claim jumpers. "The term 'Claim Jumper' is a reference to the California gold rush; a 'claim jumper' was someone who stole someone else's mining claim." (from wikipedia article)

Answer 11

Squatters - but I'm curious -- how do you pick a 'best answer' when there is only one right one and dozens of people answer? Just wondering..............