Homestead Act (dec 26, 1862 – jan 8, 1976)

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Most of the movements along the trail will be from the 1840’s-1860’s. Most movement will stop when the Civil War Starts.
In 1862, the federal government created this. It will give people land (~160 acres) in the western territories if they live on itt for 5 years and you farm for 5 years.
It will basically last until the land is gone.

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