homestead act (24 dez 1861 ano – 7 maio 1865 ano)
Descrição:
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.
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Data:
24 dez 1861 ano
7 maio 1865 ano
~ 3 years and 4 months