1 janv. 1862 - Homestead Act
Description:
- Adults could select 160 acres of surveyed, unclaimed land. This was land the government had held onto in its dealing with the railroads (checkerboard pattern).- The land was free, provided it was occupied for 5 years and "improved."
- After 5 years, the land was then owned by the homesteaders after paying a $10 fee.
Impact: about 400,000 families became landowners
Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
1 janv. 1862
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 163 ans