15 nov 1862 - Homestead Act (1862)
Description:
Homestead Act. The 1862 act that gave 160 acres of free western land to any applicant who occupied and improved the property. This policy led to the rapid development of the American West after the Civil War; facing arid conditions in the West, however, many homesteaders found themselves unable to live on their land.Ajouté au bande de temps:
Date:
15 nov 1862
Maintenaint
~ Il y a 162 ans