After seven years, they were to receive land of their own.

The couple had eight children, all of whom received land from Johnson in his will.

For the peasants who received land, a dream came true.

Each family would receive free land based on the number of people that it brought over, including slaves.

The first notable member was a small lord who received land from the king.

Many of them are living in refugee camps, while waiting to receive land from the government.

They married members of the royal family, raised families and received valuable lands.

Those who did not receive free land were forced to become "wheat miners."

And the Azaña government did very little to carry it out: only 12,000 families received land in the first two years.

Men who had taken part in the battle received positions and lands as rewards.