homestead act (24 déc. 1861 – 7 mai 1865)
Description:
the homestead act affected settlement in territories. It encouraged Western migration by providing settlers 160 acres of public land. 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:
24 déc. 1861
7 mai 1865
~ 3 years and 4 months