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jan 6, 1862 - Homestead Act 1862

Description:

an applicant could acquire ownership of government land or the public domain, typically called a homestead

expression of the Free Soil policy

reduce the cost of homesteading under the Preemption Act

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Date:

jan 6, 1862
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~ 164 years ago