20 mai 1862 - Homestead Act
Description:
Signed into law by President Abraham Lincoln on May 20, 1862. Homestead Act encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land. In exchange, homesteaders paid a small filing fee and were required to complete five years of continuous residence before receiving ownership of the land.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
20 mai 1862
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 163 ans