Question

The Homestead Act granted heads of families willing to relocated how many acres of land in exchange for what?

A. 260, minimal filing fee
B.160, first born child
C.200, 400 dollars
D.160, minimal filing fee

Answer 1

D. 160, minimal filing fee

Step-by-step explanation:

The act, which took effect January 1, 1863, granted 160 acres (65 hectares) of unappropriated public lands to anyone who paid a small filing fee and agreed to work on the land and improve it, including by building a residence, over a five-year period.