20 mai 1862 - Homestead Act
Description:
The Homestead Act of 1862 granted 160 acres of land in the West to any willing American who would cultivate the land over five years for a very cheap price. This act strongly encouraged Western settlement and ended up being utilized by at least 500,000 people who shifted West.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
20 mai 1862
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 162 ans
