may 20, 1862 - Homestead Act
Description:
This act encouraged farmers to move Westward by providing 160 acres of land if you were an American citizen, or an immigrant that had applied for citizenship, settler had to be the head of the household, at least 21 years of age, and had to commit to bettering the property plus paying the $10 fee.
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Chapter 17
It's due on 1/12/2018
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