20 magg 1862 anni - Homestead Act
Descrizione:
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.Aggiunto al nastro di tempo:
Data:
20 magg 1862 anni
Adesso
~ 162 years ago
