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may 20, 1862 - Homestead Act

Description:

The Homestead act was a bill to encourage westward expansion. It gave 160 acres of land to american settlers who were citizens, committed to farming for 6 months,and who could pay the $10 registration fee.

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Date:

may 20, 1862
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~ 161 years ago
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